The Genius of Birds, a book written by science writer Jennifer Ackerman that explores different kinds of bird intelligence. Ackerman explores classic examples of the exceptional intelligence of parrots, as well as lesser known instances of aviary acumen found in less exotic birds such as chickadees and sparrows. The book features research by experts focusing on social, vocal, and even spatial aspects of cognition. Ackerman shares her refreshing insight into the different varieties of bird intelligence. Arising from expressions like “bird brain” and “dumb as a dodo,” the opinion that birds are unintelligent animals is a common myth, one that Yale alum Jennifer Ackerman (YC ‘80) seeks to debunk in her new book, The Genius of Birds.
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