May 29, 2026, 10:07 AM@dyckron @alicemcalicepants
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May 29, 2026, 12:01 PM@a_cubed
I always hear about this "crows give gifts" thing, but I think that's probably one species of crows living in North America. I never heard that story anywhere else.
Joshkrnlg@mastodon.socialMay 29, 2026, 3:10 PM@David
I've seen people talking about this with other corvids as well like Jays and such.- May 30, 2026, 1:20 AM
@krnlg Yes, but outside of North America, the only concrete example I have of that is with European magpies.
There are many species of corvids, including many species of crows, and they all have different behaviors. (and there are quite a few urban legends and myths surrounding them too).
Do some species do it? Probably. Is it a common trait that's spread over most species, very very unlikely.