The Human Nature of Birds
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Argues that birds make and use their own tools, recognize abstract concepts, create complex musical compositions, and more
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Jonathan Balcombe
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Yes, it’s a bit dated, but it was a bold, pioneering book for its day. Barber doesn’t shrink from describing birds as they are: intelligent, flexible, emotional animals with lives and personalities.
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