The evolutionary origins and ecological context of tool use in New Caledonian crows
C Rutz, JJH St Clair - Behavioural Processes, 2012 - Elsevier
New Caledonian (NC) crows Corvus moneduloides are the most prolific avian tool users. In
the wild, they use at least three distinct tool types to extract invertebrate prey from deadwood …
the wild, they use at least three distinct tool types to extract invertebrate prey from deadwood …
[图书][B] Domjan and Burkhard's" The principles of learning and behavior"
M Domjan - 1993 - psycnet.apa.org
The aim of the third edition of this book is... to provide a lucid introduction to contemporary
phenomena and theories about learning and behavior. The book strives to present a …
phenomena and theories about learning and behavior. The book strives to present a …
Laterality enhances cognition in Australian parrots
M Magat, C Brown - Proceedings of the Royal Society B …, 2009 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Cerebral lateralization refers to the division of information processing in either hemisphere
of the brain and is a ubiquitous trait among vertebrates and invertebrates. Given its …
of the brain and is a ubiquitous trait among vertebrates and invertebrates. Given its …
Development of tool use in New Caledonian crows: inherited action patterns and social influences
New Caledonian crows, Corvus moneduloides, are the most advanced avian tool makers
and tool users. We previously reported that captive-bred isolated New Caledonian crows …
and tool users. We previously reported that captive-bred isolated New Caledonian crows …
Birds of a feather? Parrot and corvid cognition compared
The last several decades of research on avian cognition have revealed surprising parallels
between the abilities of birds—most notably corvids—and great apes. Parrots, albeit far less …
between the abilities of birds—most notably corvids—and great apes. Parrots, albeit far less …
A New Caledonian crow (Corvus moneduloides) creatively re-designs tools by bending or unbending aluminium strips
AAS Weir, A Kacelnik - Animal cognition, 2006 - Springer
Previous observations of a New Caledonian crow (Corvus moneduloides) spontaneously
bending wire and using it as a hook [Weir et al.(2002) Science 297: 981] have prompted …
bending wire and using it as a hook [Weir et al.(2002) Science 297: 981] have prompted …
Tool-related cognition in New Caledonian crows.
LA Bluff, AAS Weir, C Rutz - 2007 - digitalcommons.usf.edu
The extent to which non-humans understand their physical world is controversial, due to
conceptual and empirical difficulties. We examine the evidence for physical understanding …
conceptual and empirical difficulties. We examine the evidence for physical understanding …
The development of tool manufacture in humans: what helps young children make innovative tools?
We know that even young children are proficient tool users, but until recently, little was
known about how they make tools. Here, we will explore the concepts underlying tool …
known about how they make tools. Here, we will explore the concepts underlying tool …
Non-tool-using rooks, Corvus frugilegus, solve the trap-tube problem
The trap-tube problem is used to assess whether an individual is able to foresee the
outcome of its actions. To solve the task, an animal must use a tool to push a piece of food …
outcome of its actions. To solve the task, an animal must use a tool to push a piece of food …