Bird minds : cognition and behaviour of Australian native birds /

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 exceptiona...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kaplan, Gisela T. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: CSIRO (Australia)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Clayton, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2015.
Temas:
Birds > Behavior > Australia.
Cognition in animals > Australia.
Birds > Psychology.
Animal intelligence.
Oiseaux > Mœurs et comportement > Australie.
Oiseaux > Psychologie.
Animaux > Intelligence.
Cognition chez les animaux.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
Animal intelligence
Birds > Behavior
Birds > Psychology
Australia
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1 Australian conditions and their consequences
  • 2 Brain size, long life and resourcefulness
  • 3 Foragers, food-switchers and innovators
  • 4 Tool use
  • 5 Nest and bower builders
  • 6 Play behaviour
  • 7 Mimicry and imitation
  • the cognitive dimensions
  • 8 Social and vocal learning
  • 9 Emotions, communication and cognition
  • 10 Communicating intentionally
  • 11 Abstract concepts and states of mind
  • 12 Which native birds are smart?

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