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Questions and Answers
True or false: The term 'birdbrain' is accurate because birds have smaller brains than humans?
False
True or false: Crows are the only birds that make and use tools?
False
True or false: Crows in Japan have been observed using food scraps as bait to catch fish?
True
Study Notes
Bird Intelligence
- The term 'birdbrain' is a myth: birds' brain-to-body mass ratio is similar to that of mammals, and some bird species have been observed to possess remarkable cognitive abilities.
Crow Intelligence
- Crows are not the only birds that make and use tools: various bird species have been observed using tools, such as sticks, rocks, and shells, to obtain food or solve problems.
Crow Behavior in Japan
- Crows in Japan have been observed using food scraps as bait to catch fish: this remarkable behavior showcases the innovative problem-solving abilities of crows.
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Description
Are you underestimating the intelligence of birds? Test your knowledge on the remarkable cognitive abilities of crows in this quiz! Learn about their tool-making skills and problem-solving abilities, and discover how they compare to other bird species. Challenge yourself and see if you can identify the different ways in which crows demonstrate their intelligence. Don't be a birdbrain, take the quiz now!
