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Bird Brains : The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays by Candace Savage (1997, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSierra Club Books
ISBN-100871569566
ISBN-139780871569561
eBay Product ID (ePID)180835
Product Key Features
Book TitleBird Brains : the Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicLife Sciences / Biophysics, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Photography, Science
AuthorCandace Savage
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width9.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-001169
Dewey Edition20
Reviews"Savage's hypnotic, intimate lens takes us so close to these birds we can count the feathers on their stomachs, peer down the huge red gullets of their chicks and marvel at their talky, squawky, wondrously communicative throats and beaks." -- San Francisco Chronicle "With powerful photographic documentation naturalist Candace Savage examines the lives and behaviors of the highly intelligent corvid family." --Sierra "Here is an excellent gathering of intelligence, expert opinion and bird observations, with color photos creating a lavish backdrop.' -- Bookwatch
Dewey Decimal598.8/64
SynopsisBirds have long been viewed as the archetypal featherbrains--beautiful but dumb. But according to naturalist Candace Savage, "bird brain," as a pejorative expression, should be rendered obsolete by new research on the family of corvids: crows and their close relations. The ancients who regarded these remarkable birds as oracles, bringers of wisdom, or agents of vengeance were on the right track, for corvids appear to have powers of abstraction, memory, and creativity that put them on a par with many mammals, even higher primates. Bird Brains presents these bright, brassy, and surprisingly colorful birds in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some two dozen of the world's best wildlife photographers. Savage's lively, authoritative text describes the life and behavior of sixteen representative corvid species that inhabit North America and Europe. Drawing on recent research, she describes birds that recognize each other as individuals, call one another by "name," remember and relocate thousands of hidden food caches, engage in true teamwork and purposeful play, and generally exhibit an extraordinary degree of sophistication., Birds have long been considered the archetypal featherheads, beautiful but dumb. In this original and scrupulously researched text, naturalist Candace Savage describes the life and behavior of 16 representative species of the crow family (corvids) that inhabit North America and Europe, proving that birds are actually quite intelligent. A remarkable collection of full-color photos by more than two dozen of the world's best wildlife photographers highlights this elegant and unusual book., Internationally celebrated nature writer Candace Savage presents the Corvid family-- surprisingly bright, brassy, and colorful birds--in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some of the world's best wildlife photographers. Birds have long been viewed as the archetypal featherbrains--beautiful but dumb. But according to naturalist Candace Savage, "bird brain," as a pejorative expression, should be rendered obsolete by new research on the family of corvids: crows and their close relations. The ancients who regarded these remarkable birds as oracles, bringers of wisdom, or agents of vengeance were on the right track, for corvids appear to have powers of abstraction, memory, and creativity that put them on a par with many mammals, even higher primates. Bird Brains presents these bright, brassy, and surprisingly colorful birds in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some two dozen of the world's best wildlife photographers. Savage's lively, authoritative text describes the life and behavior of sixteen representative corvid species that inhabit North America and Europe. Drawing on recent research, she describes birds that recognize each other as individuals, call one another by "name," remember and relocate thousands of hidden food caches, engage in true teamwork and purposeful play, and generally exhibit an extraordinary degree of sophistication.
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- Apr 28, 2020
Most interesting bird book I’ve read
Very interesting and informative book with great photos.The birds, through text or photo come alive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 17, 2025
Very informative and intelligently written
Captivating photos and interesting, readable text. I enjoyed the details so far. Haven't finished the book yet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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How birds learn
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- Mar 27, 2024
Crows are Best
Wonderful pictures and textVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 23, 2021
Beautiful
Beautiful photos and very informativeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 03, 2024
Nice
NiceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
