Birds and humans have very different networks of neurons in their brains. Nevertheless, their working memory is limited by similar mechanisms. The working memory is the brain's ability to process ...

A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution. A ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

A ‘one of a kind’ fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.

The birds of today descended from the dinosaurs of yore. Researchers have known relatively little, however, about how the bird's brain took shape over tens of millions of years. "Birds are one of the ...

Birds are amazing beings. They're smart and emotional, and rapidly accumulating data from detailed research shows they have advanced and highly evolved cognitive capacities. Psychology Today writers ...

Birds are often loved for their beauty and elegance, but some also possess remarkable intelligence. Some birds have shown an ability to solve complex problems whereas others can even mimic human ...

Birdwatchers who can spot and identify species may have an edge in slowing cognitive decline as they age, according to new research on the growing hobby. A study out of Canada examined the brains of ...