I saw this video from one of my Instagram friends page, Smart Animalz. Yes, birds do bring gifts to people. Friendship comes on all shapes and sizes. Did you know that Corvids such as crows and ravens, along with magpies have the intelligence of a 7-year-old child? They don't just remember faces, they remember kindness. This behavior is called "gifting". Ravens and magpies will often bring tokens such as shiny objects, bones, feathers or choose something aesthetic like a flower stem or pieces of nature. The behavior is often seen as a way to express gratitude or strengthen social bonds. Almost a way of saying "I see you and you are part of my flock. The video tickled me.
LIVE! LIVE! Life is a banquet, and some sorry sons of bitches are starving!
That's a great video! And what a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteSo, it seems Ravens, Crows, and Magpies have more intelligence than the entire Republican Party!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, I firmly believe that comment to be true!
DeleteThat bird wants to make sure that gift is seen.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! I never knew any of that. I have about 20 crows that sleep each night in a large tree outside my bedroom window each night...and for some reason it feels so protective and soothing for me for some reason. Especially living in the city.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. When things like this happen , I feel we are getting a special glimpse and connection with nature. I love that clip and the insta page. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Made my day. X
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw that video it melted me too. Now I think I'd like a pet Magpie or Raven.
DeleteSo endearing.
ReplyDeleteI love the Corvids, they just look smart, don't they?
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A Scarlet when I lived in my apartment in Bucks County I had a raven that I named Nocturne, and he would literally go window to window to find what room I'm in, and once found he pack his beak on the window to get my attention. What you meant he wants some peanuts
DeleteI’d love a Raven to adopt me! They are special.
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Incredibly sweet. Deserves a BIG "thank you".
ReplyDeleteMay you have a large and loyal flock.
ReplyDeleteI would have no problem having a flock of ravens and magpies
DeleteThe corvids are the most intelligent of birds. The jackdaws from the church worked out how to use the small bird feeder we have in our garden, normally used by great tits, blue tits and similar sized birds.
ReplyDeleteI think all birds may be more intelligent than you have credit. This winter I noticed my bluebirds are using my feeders. They generally tend not to be seed eaters but usually only consume live insects mealworms and berries. But they are now using my feeders religiously.
DeleteLes corbeaux sont plus intelligents qu’on ne le croit. Ma grand-mère bretonne avait un corbeau qui venait lui rendre visite à la fenêtre de sa cuisine.
ReplyDeleteBeau Mec à Deauville 🐦⬛