Why crows sometimes leave ‘gifts’ like pebbles, rings or bottle caps for humans who feed them
Crows, known for their exceptional intelligence, may leave small objects like pebbles or bottle caps as a form of learned reciprocity. Studies show they remember faces and associate kindness with positive interactions. While not confirmed as emotional gifts, these offerings highlight crows' cognitive abilities and their capacity for forming unexpected bonds with humans who consistently show them kindness.
Crows, known for their exceptional intelligence, may leave small objects like pebbles or bottle caps as a form of learned reciprocity. Studies show they remember faces and associate kindness with positive interactions. While not confirmed as emotional gifts, these offerings highlight crows' cognitive abilities and their capacity for forming unexpected bonds with humans who consistently show them kindness.
