Episode 740 | Birds! Birds! Birds! A Dive into an Animal's Cognitive Ability to Comprehend and Create Beauty. (Fun Facts included)

In today’s episode, we’ll immerse ourselves into one of nature’s most breathtaking exhibitions: bird plumage. From the radiant colors of the peacock to a parrot's use of color to determine their leukocyte (loo-ka-site), bird feathers are not just about flight- they’re about communication, beauty, and survival. We will soar through the cognitive abilities of birds. We will also explore the intriguing relationship between human and bird perceptions of beauty. Diving deeper, we will study bird behavior and mate selection. Discussing the aesthetic preferences in birds will take us into the heart of evolution itself. And lastly, we will touch upon the fascinating realm of cross-species communication and ethical implications.