Birds Are Smart!

Scientists are now studying various birds to explore everything from spatial memory to the grammatical structure of human language.Some scientists even suggest that birds have a culture. This research is helping to reveal the secrets of the human brain.
A nutcracker can remember the precise location of hundreds of different food storage spots. And crows in Japan have learned how to get people to crack walnuts for them: They drop them near busy intersections, then retrieve the smashed nuts when the traffic light turns red.
These feats are part of a growing recognition of the genius of birds.