Indeed, they believed that nearly the entire green region you see here controlled only instinctual behavior. Thus, the bird's brain was thought to be nearly all instinct driven. The dark and light ...

New studies show that bird and mammal brains evolved separately, with distinct genetic programs and developmental mechanisms.

"While 'bird brain' is often used as an insult ... a substantial portion of the cerebellum is obscured by this region. Additionally, the avian cerebellum has 'folds' which are often obstructed ...

In a nutshell Scientists have discovered that birds developed complex brain circuits independently from mammals rather than inheriting them from a common ancestor, challenging long-held beliefs about ...

The brains of birds and mammals have diverged substantially during the course of evolution. A research team at the Center for Molecular Biology of Heidelberg University has investigated how similar ...

Certain birds that gave rise to today’s ducks and geese found sanctuary in Antarctica during a mass extinction event 66 ...

Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

"While 'bird brain' is often used as an insult ... a substantial portion of the cerebellum is obscured by this region. Additionally, the avian cerebellum has 'folds' which are often obstructed ...