an american crow preens another’s head. crows not only preen their mates, but other flock members. they are highly social and devoted to other members of their flock.
researchers have found that parrots and crows learn through play, much like human babies. both birds understood objects & how to use them better after being given time to explore and play with the objects.
a photo of a captive hawaiian crow using a stick as a tool to access food. crows are renowned for their intelligence and tool use, and have been known to create different tool shapes for different situations.
the tamaulipas crow is found in a relatively small range of northeastern mexico and parts of southern texas. this medium-sized crow is easily distinguishable from most other crows by their plumage; while it’s common for crows to have somewhat iridescent feathers, the tamaulipas crow has noticeable purple & blue coloration in the right light.
