'Birdbrain' Is a Misnomer. Crows Make Decisions Faster Than We Can
Two carrion crows, Lemmy and Iggy, have proven that birds can process visual cues twice as fast as humans and monkeys, according to new research published in Science. This discovery challenges the long-held belief that birds are "birdbrains" with limited cognitive abilities. For years, scholars dismissed birds as not being cognitively competent creatures due to the perceived simplicity of their brains.
However, recent studies have shown that crows and other corvids possess remarkable intelligence, from using tools and learning numbers to recognizing themselves in mirrors and even showing empathy towards other birds. The newfound speed of avian decision-making may finally put an end to the derogatory use of the term "birdbrain" and highlight the true cognitive prowess of these feathered creatures.
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