THE FASCINATING COGNITIVE ABILITIES OF CORVIDS (CHELMSFORD, AFTER AGM)

Claudia's talk takes place after the AGM which starts at 7:30pm and is open to all members. If you arrive whilst the AGM is taking place, please wait in the foyer, thank you.

Corvids are distributed worldwide and inhabit harsh environments such as mountainous regions, but also thrive in urban areas. They are of broad significance for behavioural and ornithological research not only because of their ability to adapt to diverse habitats and live in complex societies, but also because of their remarkable cognitive skills. This talk by DR. CLAUDIA WASCHER provides an overview of recent findings from cognition research in different corvid species, and discusses what we can learn about the evolution of cognition from corvids.