Bird Brains and Behavior A Synthesis

"Striedter and Iwaniuk have produced an information-packed treatise on how a marvelously evolved organ underpins lifestyles in a fascinating group of creatures. Their evidence amply illuminates why the term 'birdbrain' should be far from derogatory."
– John C. Avise, Emeritus Professor, University of California, Irvine; author of Phylogeography

"Bird Brains and Behavior contains an outstanding compendium of contemporary brain research related to a range of avian behaviors from locomotion to cognition. The authors' style is accessible and engaging and should be broadly appealing."
– Gregory F. Ball, Professor and Vice President for Research, University of Maryland, College Park; coeditor of Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior

"Calling all bird-lovers: this is the book for you! Its engaging style describes the diversity of our feathered friends, packed with academic content and presented in an accessible style for specialists and nonspecialists alike."
– Nicola Clayton, Fellow of the Royal Society; Professor, University of Cambridge

"This book is a must-have for every fan of birds and for every biologist. It's beautifully illustrated; full of astonishing discoveries about bird abilities, senses, and brains; and written so that everyone can absorb the science without losing their sense of wonder."
– Kenneth Catania, MacArthur Fellow; Professor, Vanderbilt University; author of On the Art and Craft of Doing Science

"How can birds have cognitive abilities that rival those of mammals when their brains appear so different? This key question is a sufficient reason to read this entertaining and insightful book."
– Catherine Carr, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, College Park