A study conducted by zoologist Esha Haldar and her team explored the capacity of blue-throated macaws to imitate intransitive actions—movements without specific purpose. Conducted at the Loro Parque Fundación, the research demonstrated that these highly social birds performed the same intransitive action as neighboring macaws, indicating potential mirror neuron activity akin to humans. This finding broadens understanding of animal cognition and the social implications of mimicry, suggesting that imitating these non-conscious actions may enhance social bonds among animals and humans.
This study suggests that blue-throated macaws can mimic intransitive actions, which may indicate the presence of mirror neurons similar to those in humans.
Research shows that while animals can imitate purposeful actions, intransitive actions are less studied. This work opens new avenues in understanding animal cognition.
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