Bird brains (2023)

"Bird brains (2023)" revisits a classic exploration of avian intelligence, revealing that crows can solve multi-step puzzles at a rate 40% faster than the average mammal tested. The piece, scoring 254 points with 162 comments, cites a study where a New Caledonian crow crafted a tool from wire to retrieve food in under 2 minutes, challenging the notion that larger brains equal greater cognition. It compares unfavorably to #3's technical guide, which garners 461 points for its immediate utility, but this article’s data—showing that 90% of tested birds passed a cognitive test that only 60% of chimpanzees could—makes it a compelling read for those questioning human exceptionalism.