Avian Einsteins

Explore the fascinating parallels between bird and human brains in this 1 hour 25 minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the intricacies of language acquisition, the connection between hearing and movement, and groundbreaking insights from avian research. Join a distinguished group of experts, including renowned bird scientists Erich Jarvis and Irene Pepperberg, as they discuss topics ranging from the size of hummingbird brains to the linguistic abilities of crows. Discover the musical aspects of bird songs, learn about cultural differences in avian communication, and witness the famous Snowball, the dancing cockatoo. Gain a deeper understanding of bird cognition, motor learning, and the future directions of this captivating field of study.

Jonathan Rosen Introduction
Participant Introductions
Are human brains that far apart form bird brains?
How small is a hummingbird's brain?
Irene Pepperberg and her bird Alex
Was Alex a special bird or can all animals be trained as he was?
Crows: The feathered chimpanzee
Bird songs and attracting a mate.
Do birds have different languages across cultures?
Bird songs are music.
Snowball the dancing cockatoo.
Snowball is learning by motor learning.
Bird sounds and what they mean.
What is next for this research.