Magpies defend their nests against allcomers including professional cyclists down under
Background: As the title says, magpies anywhere fiercely defend their nests. This is seen when magpies peck at domestic cats who are outside minding...
Category: corvids
Eurasian magpie is self-aware and can use tools (video example)
Magpies are in the corvid family of birds which includes: crows, ravens, rocks, jackdaws, jays, treepies, choughs and nutcrackers. They are known for their...
Intelligent crows trained to keep streets clean by picking up cigarette butts
SODERTALJE, NEAR STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN-NEWS AND COMMENT: Crows are being trained to pick up cigarette butts. The birds receive a food reward for every butt...
