BEARING GIFTS

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.