Competing with a 7 year old Human: A bird with an Amazing IQ
Did you know that crows are one of the smartest birds on Earth? They can solve complex problems and are even smarter than most 7-year-olds!
There's a lot of talk about how smart crows are, but what does that really mean? Well, for one, crows can remember the faces of humans and other crows. They can also use tools to get food, and even build nests!
Some people think that crows might be as smart as apes, or even humans. While there's no definitive answer yet, it's clear that crows are pretty darn smart creatures!
How Do Scientists Measure Avian Intelligence?
How do scientists measure avian intelligence? This is a question that has been asked by many people, and there is no one answer.
One common way to measure intelligence is to see how well animals can use tools. For example, some species of birds can use sticks to pry food out of tight spots.
Another way to measure intelligence is by looking at how well animals learn and remember things. Crows are known to be especially good at this – they can learn and remember the location of hundreds of food items!
Scientists say that crows are as smart as a 7-year-old, and sometimes even smarter! So the next time you see a crow, be sure to admire its amazing intelligence!
A Closer Look at Crows and Corvids
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If you're like most people, you probably think of crows as dirty, disease-ridden birds that are best avoided. But what you might not know is that crows are actually some of the smartest animals on Earth, smarter than most 7-year-olds!
There are over 120 species of crows and ravens, all of which are in the genus Corvus. Crows are found all over the world, from North America to Europe to Asia and beyond.
These birds are incredibly intelligent and are known for their ability to solve complex problems and remember complex information. They can also communicate with each other using a complex system of vocalizations and gestures.
Crows’ Amazing Memory
Now that we have established the fact that Crows have amazing cognitive abilities, as a matter of fact, studies have found that crows’ cognitive abilities are on par with those of a 7-year-old human.
What’s even more impressive is crows’ amazing memory. They can remember the faces of humans (find out more) and other crows for years, and can even distinguish between different types of cars! They even hold grudges 👇👇👇
video by Matter of Facts
So the next time you see a crow, remember that it's a lot smarter than you might think!
Crows’ Problem-Solving Ability
You might not think of crows as being particularly smart, but they actually have the same problem-solving ability as a 7-year-old human child! In one famous experiment, crows were presented with a puzzle consisting of a container with a small amount of food inside, and a piece of wire. The crows had to figure out how to use the wire to get the food out of the container.
Incredibly, the crows were able to solve the puzzle in less than 10 minutes! What's even more amazing is that they didn't just figure it out once - they were able to do it again and again, each time with greater speed and efficiency. This shows that crows are not only smart, but they also have great memories and learning abilities.
Crows’ Tool Craftsmanship
Crows are amazing creatures, and their intelligence is one of the things that makes them so special. One of the things that crows are known for is their tool craftsmanship.
A crow will fashion a tool out of whatever material is available to them, whether it’s a twig, a piece of string, or a scrap of paper. And they’re not just randomly making things – they’re actually using their tools to solve problems.
video by Nat Geo WILD
For example, crows have been known to use sticks to reach food that’s out of reach, or to open locked boxes. In one famous experiment, a crow named Betty even used a piece of wire to make a hook, which she then used to fish a bucket of food toward her.
It’s clear that crows are not only intelligent but also resourceful and creative. We can learn a lot from these amazing birds!
Other Intelligent Behaviors of Crows
As well as being able to solve complex problems, crows have also been known to display other intelligent behaviors. For example, they have been known to use tools to obtain food, and some crows in captivity have even been observed making and using their own tools!
Other behaviors that crows have been observed doing include: playing games, using deception to obtain food, and recognizing human faces. In fact, crows are so smart that they have even been known to hold grudges against humans who have wronged them in the past!
Conclusion
When it comes to intelligence, it appears that crows are on par with most 7-year-olds! This is pretty impressive, considering that crows can solve complex problems and have a very intricate social hierarchy. What's even more amazing is that crows are able to learn and remember things very well, which is why they're often referred to as the "smartest birds on Earth."
So the next time you see a crow, be sure to admire its intelligence – you may be looking at one of the most clever creatures on the planet!
Thanks for reading, SAYONARA 🖐
References/Resources
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/crows-are-even-smarter-we-thought-180976970/
https://www.livescience.com/crow-smarts-help-them-spread
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191211-crows-could-be-the-smartest-animal-other-than-primates
https://www.thoughtco.com/crows-are-more-intelligent-than-you-think-4156896
https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/24/crows-possess-higher-intelligence-long-thought-primarily-human/
https://www.nathab.com/blog/crows-are-as-intelligent-as-a-seven-year-old-child/
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Interesting piece of writing. Had no idea of this. How can you tell if it's keeping grudges ?
@clinton19
In an experiment performed, crows treated humans that treated them well and did otherwise for those that didn't , showing that they can hold a grudge
Hmmm... Interesting
Interesting to learn about this type of coin for the first time
There's an image outside my window that I'm used to seeing: a cat, or cats, sitting patiently and waiting for a neighbor to throw them something to eat from her balcony. And then, a month or so ago, for the first time I saw a crow sitting at some distance from the cats, also waiting patiently for food, looking straight at that balcony! This might not seem that surprising, but for years there were only cats, and no other animals, and we live in the city, and I've never seen a crow "interacting" with humans in that way.
@alexanderalexis
Yeah crows are really smart creature, they can even hold a grudge against humans, and this is based on their ability to recognize faces