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The Common Raven, shown here in the Petrified Forest of Arizona, inhabits some of the most unpredictable habitats on Earth. Large brains help birds to cope with unexpected challenges and have been important in facilitating the colonization of these difficult environments. Photo by Trevor Fristoe.

Fristoe, T. S., et al. Big brains stabilize populations and facilitate colonization of variable habitats in birds. Nat. Ecol. Evol. 1, 1706-1715 (2017).