Bird-brained?

Magpies have self-awareness, can recognise themselves in a mirror . . .
http://www.birdguides.com/webzine/article.asp?a=1414

Here's the full article (pdf file):
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=2517622&blobtype=pdf

Resin, that is fascinating. I haven't read it all yet (about half way) and will re-read and complete it over the weekend.

That is so interesting;thanks Resin!

I have observed intelligent behavior in Magpies, which amazed me. I once observed a Magpie hide a peanut under a fallen leaf, in a large open area, of the yard. Shortly after we received four inches of snow. The next day the Magpie returned, landed withing inches of the leaf, and probed the snow with its beak for only a few seconds to retrieve the peanut.

Beauty and Brains. Great bird!

An interesting read Resin;,,,

Thanks..... I think I'll hang a mirror out by the feeders this fall and see what kind of reactions it gets..

..Dave