Description
Explore the captivating world of Australian avian intelligence with this enlightening book. In 'Bird Minds', author Gisela Kaplan unveils the remarkable emotional and cognitive skills of Australian birds, showcasing their complex behaviors including grieving, deception, and innovative problem-solving. This groundbreaking title highlights extraordinary examples of cooperation among species and unique survival strategies, such as fishing techniques and tool use. As the first comprehensive study on the cognitive abilities of Australian land birds, 'Bird Minds' offers a fresh perspective on avian psychology tailored for bird enthusiasts and researchers alike. Drawing on studies that connect the evolution of bird intelligence with the distinct challenges of Australia's environment, Kaplan delivers an engaging analysis that reshapes our understanding of the avian brain. Perfect for anyone interested in animal behavior, cognitive science, and the intricate lives of birds, this book integrates recent findings with a rich history of bird studies. With stunning descriptions and evidence, 'Bird Minds' is essential reading for those who wish to delve deeper into the mental lives of these fascinating creatures. This brand new edition, published by CSIRO in 2015, comes with a free shipping offer, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486300181
Year: 2015
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
In her comprehensive and carefully crafted book, Gisela Kaplan demonstrates how intelligent and emotional Australian birds can be. She describes complex behaviours such as grieving, deception, problem solving and the use of tools. Many Australian birds cooperate and defend each other, and exceptional ones go fishing by throwing breadcrumbs in the water, extract poisonous parts from prey and use tools to crack open eggshells and mussels. Kaplan brings together evidence of many such cognitive abilities, suggesting plausible reasons for their appearance in Australian birds. Bird Minds is the first attempt to shine a critical and scientific light on the cognitive behaviour of Australian land birds. In this fascinating volume, the author also presents recent changes in our understanding of the avian brain and links these to life histories and longevity. Following on from Kaplan's well-received books on the Australian Magpie and the Tawny Frogmouth, as well as two earlier titles on birds, Bird Minds contends that the unique and often difficult conditions of Australia's environment have been crucial for the evolution of unusual complexities in avian cognition and behaviour.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486300181
Year: 2015
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
In her comprehensive and carefully crafted book, Gisela Kaplan demonstrates how intelligent and emotional Australian birds can be. She describes complex behaviours such as grieving, deception, problem solving and the use of tools. Many Australian birds cooperate and defend each other, and exceptional ones go fishing by throwing breadcrumbs in the water, extract poisonous parts from prey and use tools to crack open eggshells and mussels. Kaplan brings together evidence of many such cognitive abilities, suggesting plausible reasons for their appearance in Australian birds. Bird Minds is the first attempt to shine a critical and scientific light on the cognitive behaviour of Australian land birds. In this fascinating volume, the author also presents recent changes in our understanding of the avian brain and links these to life histories and longevity. Following on from Kaplan's well-received books on the Australian Magpie and the Tawny Frogmouth, as well as two earlier titles on birds, Bird Minds contends that the unique and often difficult conditions of Australia's environment have been crucial for the evolution of unusual complexities in avian cognition and behaviour.