The Complicated Friendship Between Humans and Crows
By
Elizabeth Preston
Summary
A personal narrative exploring the relationship between humans and crows, framed through the author's encounter with a crow named Sal at her sister's California home. The piece investigates corvid intelligence, social behavior, and the evolving dynamics between crows and people, blending personal anecdote with broader scientific and cultural observations about these highly intelligent birds.
Source
bskyThe Complicated Friendship Between Humans and Crowsaudubon.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledSal met my gaze with an air of appraisal so frank that, coming from a person, it would have been rude.
Despite being a frequent visitor, the neighbor didn't make an appearance at first; maybe he was spooked by my clamorous kids.
An investigation into the state of corvid–human relations.
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