Bird Brain

Jun 14, 2012

0h 53m

★ 7.5

It’s used as an insult – ‘bird brain’ – not very bright. But new research means this may no longer apply. This film shows how bird intelligence can even be compared to that of the apes.

Overview

With a combination of wild observations and specially designed tests, this film will guide us through the latest research on bird intelligence, a journey which will re-define the meaning of ‘bird-brained’.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Pantheon Entertainment Corporation

Terra Mater Factual Studios

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0.0

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0.0

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5.2

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0.0

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