Science on Tap, Zoom edition — “As the Crow Flies: Behavior and Coevolution with People”

The next Science on Tap, “As the Crow Flies, Part III: Behavior and Cultural Coevolution with People,” will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. Aug. 10. Register on Zoom or watch the YouTube livestream. Tickets are a suggested donation of $5 to $15; support Via Productions on Patreon or make a one-time donation here. Learn more at scienceontaporwa.org/events/online_aug_10_crows/.

Crows are everywhere: they are found on nearly every continent and thrive in human dominated environments. They have influenced art and literature throughout history, and whether they inspire love or hate, they have certainly impacted the hearts and minds of the humans who share their space. Because crows are so common, it may be easy to overlook the fact that they are very intelligent and have complex behaviors and social structures.

In this sequel to her two of her extremely popular talks on corvid behavior, avian behavioral ecologist Kaeli Swift, PhD, will continue her exploration of the corvid brain behavior to include areas of research on how crows have co-evolved with people and how this is reflected in their behavior and ours. She’ll touch on mythology, commonly asked questions about crow human interactions/conflicts, and new research.

Visit Via Productions’ YouTube page for the live show (refresh until you see the video post), or watch the high quality version on Zoom (register above). For more information on this event or about Science on Tap, visit Science on Tap OR WA.