Crows have roots in folklore and mythology because of how intelligent they are - so intelligent, in fact, that they're considered one of the world's smartest animals. While we may never know how they ...

Corvus splendens — Corvus meaning ‘raven’ in Latin and splendens meaning ‘shining’ or ‘brilliance’ — is a fitting name for the strikingly intelligent birds that house crows are. Crows have long ...

Some years ago, a bird researcher visited a famous institute that deals with primate cognition to give a talk. When the director of the institute introduced the bird researcher and his talk, he used ...

Crows have long been known for their clever tricks, but new research shows they may be even smarter than we thought. Scientists have discovered that crows can recognize geometric patterns—a skill once ...

Crows are fascinating birds. They're wildly smart, hold funerals for each other, and can hang on to a grudge with the best of 'em. Of course, they also travel in noisy packs, can uproot your lawn, and ...

In a 2020 study, crows performed a complex task that involved hundreds of firing sensory analytical neurons. Crows can do jobs, share knowledge, and even ritualistically mourn their dead. Recent ...

It’s high time to speak up for crows – partly they’re easy to see and to identify. They’re also very interesting creatures. “This cunning, inquisitive, vocal opportunist is one of the most widespread ...