When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
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When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
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Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#2That mask is super creepy.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#3This whole article is pretty interesting, but the last paragraph is worth quoting:
For instance, in 2008 Marzluff had researchers in caveman masks capture crows while others in a control mask—Dick Cheney—let the birds be. Afterward the birds ignored the harmless Cheneys but scolded and chased the cavemen, and did so for years.
Poor birds! Probably thought they could trust a Crow-Magnon.
Dick Cheney masks! Probably thought they could trust a Crow-Magnon. I have faith in the world again.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#4If you find this interesting, you should really look into the intelligence of crows. They've been observed to remember human faces, wait on traffic lights, plan, and a whole bunch of things that are very impressive.
And don't even get me started on _jackdaws_.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#5That mask is super creepy.
That picture is straight out of an indie horror movie.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#6My dog has been on a killing spree this summer, sometimes catching 2 birds in a week :(.
It's amazing how the birds react when she catches one. They all go nuts, and more fly in and start squawking.
I worry they'll call in a hawk to carry her away lol.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#7My dog has been on a killing spree this summer, sometimes catching 2 birds in a week :(. It's amazing how the birds react when she catches one. They all go nuts, and more fly in and start squawking. I worry they'll call in a hawk to carry her away lol.
Relevant username.
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#9Mockingbirds also remember faces. They will attack if they think you are a predator. I had one who decided my daily walk was a threat - maybe I walked too close to its nest - and came straight at my face. Scary as hell. That bird then swooped to attack every time I went outdoors. To Kill a Mockingbird indeed.
Re: When a crow dies, the other crows investigate the cause of death (2015)
#10To be fair, I also have unfavorable reactions when faced with mask-wearing people holding dead crows. ;)