Bird Brains, New Edition: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays (Paperback) by Candace Savage

from LynnB

An absolutely beautiful book! The photographs alone make it worth picking this one up. Candace Savage takes the reader through the latest research on corvids -- crows, ravens, magpies and jays. She...

from rightantler

This is a good introduction to Corvid intelligence illustrated by some great photos. Not too technical and arguably a touch old (published 1997) it is a great contribution to the subject. Heinrich'...

from fuzzi

A thoroughly engaging look at members of the crow/jay families of birds. There are enough references to scientific studies to give credence to the author's suppositions, but not so much to bog it d...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

About the shape of a coffee table book, with lots of gorgeous photos.  But unlike the heavy hardbacks we grew up with, this is actually meant to be read.  Good science, engagingly told. &...

from orionpozo

This is a wonderful summary of the latest findings and theories on Corvidae behavior and intelligence. I read the book because I wanted to find out why crows acted the way they do and have come awa...