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 ...

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 ...

Athene cunicularia - the Burrowing Owl - outside its burrow on Marco Island, Florida. Owls are considered in many cultures as wise, and there may be some truth in this idea. Research on a newly ...

Crows and their relatives are the relative brainiacs of the bird world. If I went out outside and shouted at the chickadees perched at the feeders on our deck, the birds would fly away. Five minutes ...

Birdwatching may strengthen the brain.

When it comes to the smartest bird, we humans still have a lot to learn. Bird intelligence comes in many forms, and scientists are finding that many species exhibit intelligence similar to that of ...

Familiar voices trigger stronger brain activity in zebra finches, speeding up how quickly they respond to calls.

Orange-crowned Warbler sitting on a branch, singing. Some of these songbirds will collect in “song neighborhoods” made of two to six males who mimic the songs of each other.© Dee Carpenter ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Orange-crowned Warbler sitting on a branch, singing. Some of these songbirds will collect in “song neighborhoods” made of two to ...