The Fascinating Intelligence of Birds

Explore the remarkable intelligence of birds in this 17-minute TEDxTUM talk featuring zoologist Auguste von Bayern and her feathered companion, Dohli the jackdaw. Discover how certain bird species, particularly corvids and parrots, demonstrate innovative problem-solving skills, reasoning abilities, and even tool-making capabilities. Learn about von Bayern's research on avian cognitive abilities, including social cognition, flexible problem-solving, and vocal learning. Witness the first-ever appearance of a corvid in a TEDx talk as Dohli interacts with the audience. Gain insights into the fascinating world of animal intelligence and how it compares to human cognition through von Bayern's childhood-inspired passion for studying wild animals and animal behavior.

Introduction
Crows intelligence
parrots intelligence
humans intelligence
training phase
innovative behavior
followup study