How birds learned to steal wallets, use cars as nutcrackers and open automatic doors

Here’s something you didn’t know. Clark’s nutcracker, a clever North American bird, can store over 33,000 pine seeds in 2500 ...
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‘A bird’s IQ’ review: What the crow knows

In 1921, a series of petty crimes swept through Southampton, England. Morning after morning, residents would retrieve the bottles of milk on their stoops only to find that a thief had skimmed off the ...

‘Incredibly smart’ crow creates makeshift perch to drink from a cup of water on a hot day

A woman on Instagram shares clips of a crow who often visits her property with friends and has learned to make tools.
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Seattle crows are so smart, they’re challenging what we know about evolution

Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is ...

7 Birds that can remember human faces for years and surprise scientists with their intelligence

Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of ...

Don't scare a crow: Crows hold grudges for nearly a decade, they never forget a face, and even teach their chicks to hate the same face

Crows possess remarkable facial recognition and hold grudges for nearly two decades. These intelligent birds teach their ...
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Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence

Bird Brain looks at the structures and functions of the avian brain, and describes the extraordinary behaviors that different types of avian intelligence give rise to. It offers insights into crows, ...
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Facts of the Matter: Corvids blur lines between bird, primate intelligence

Crows and their corvid kin have brains that, relative to their body size, are among the largest of any bird. Crows congregate in Burnaby, British Columbia. Research suggests that like humans and other ...