What a Bird Brain

Baby starlings are just beginning to understand how their behavior influences the behavior of their parent- they are wanting food!

Next time you hear a bird singing outside, listen closely and consider what that bird may be communicating and how its brain is changing from its behavior.

And if someone ever calls you a bird brain, be sure to say, "thank you!"

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These baby starlings are communicating with the parent for food. Bird song is very important for development!

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Consider brains of other animals. How do some of their behaviors possibly change their brains? How do brains of different animals limit how they can behave?

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Warning: Bad bird joke! What is a bird after it is six days old? Seven days old... I told you it was bad!

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