For many years, the phrase "birdbrain" has been used as an insult, implying that birds are not very smart. This idea stuck around mainly because birds lack a neocortex, the part of the brain often linked to intelligence in mammals. But recent research shows that this assumption is wrong. Birds are much smarter than we thought, with cognitive abilities that rival some primates. Let’s explore how science has changed our view of birds and why these feathered friends deserve more respect.

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