It is generally accepted that man is the smartest creature on planet Earth. But, nevertheless, besides man, many representatives of the animal world demonstrate a high rate of intelligence and quick wit.
Many representatives of mammals and birds prove that they are very intelligent and have good intelligence and excellent memory. Below, you can find out about the top five most intelligent birds on the planet.
Fifth in Intellect - Falcon
The mental abilities of falcons do not make you doubt yourself. Indeed, since olden times, people have tamed falcons to help them hunt. There is even a sport like falconry. Representatives of these birds get along well with people and are well tamed. But, one bird can make contact with only one personwhom she will then respect and obey. Other people, a tame falcon will be avoided by someone. Perhaps the bird will even show hostility towards strangers.
Also, hearing a sharp sound or seeing a sharp movement, the bird may be frightened and perceive this gesture as a threat. As a result, it will begin to behave aggressively, thus protecting itself from possible danger. During training, falcons are capable of various tricks and tricks to get the desired treat. But they can show character, refusing to assist a person. Therefore, it is better to train them under the auspices of an experienced person.
Fourth Place - Turkeys
Turkeys, it turns out, have a very high level of intelligence. Their mental abilities prevail over instincts. Despite their slightly ridiculous appearance, these birds are able to find a way out of various situations, making decisions quickly and deliberately. For example, they can always figure out how to get delicious fruits from bushes or trees. Each representative of the clan obtains food not only for himself, but with a supply, so that his relatives, who also get food for him, would be enough.
These birds never fight for food among themselves, unlike many other birds. They will not eat bad foods as food, therefore they cannot tolerate infection. It has also been repeatedly proven that turkeys can remember and recognize their masters. At the same time, they are not trusting to other people.
Owl - third place
Owl of many nations is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. This bird really looks very serious and learned. Her head can turn almost 270 degrees, and her large round eyes notice everything that is happening around. Owls are very smart and cunning, especially in matters related to search and fishing.
Quite often, these birds are kept in homes as pets. They know how to recognize people, they are able to get used to a person, they respond well to training.
Jaco Parrot - second place in intelligence
The Jaco parrot did not reach the leadership position a bit. It is worth noting that all parrots are distinguished by good mental abilities.It is Jaco who is the smartest among all his relatives. These large, not very colorful birds are capable of very much, if they themselves want it. Representatives of the species are able to remember a huge number of words and understand their meanings.
They can communicate in human speech, consciously formulating complex sentences. In addition, they are able to memorize and parody sounds made by other animals (meow, barking, mooing and others). Jacques get used to a person very well and can freely communicate with him, realizing the essence of the conversation. The birds are friendly to their own, but insults are remembered and avenged at the right opportunity, as they are vindictive. In relations with relatives, they are very tender and loving, they have well-developed family ties.
The smartest bird in the world
Surprisingly, in the first place, for his mental abilities, is the New Caledonian raven. Although, an ordinary crow, also does not particularly lag behind him in his wit and resourcefulness. New Caledonian crows are interesting in that they have their own special language with which they communicate with each other. They are able to carry out various operations in large groups, acting in concert and communicating at the same time.
They are also able to come up with tools and devices that can help them simplify their lives. For example, bend the stick in a special way so that a hook turns out at its end. With its help, crows get bugs and larvae from under the bark of trees. They can also put a nut on the roadway when the traffic light is red for cars.Then they wait until the cars pass by and the red one again lights up for cars, then the raven walks and eats a nut. There are many more examples when these birds came up with various interesting tricks. In addition, some people keep such pets at home. These birds can be trained, have a good memory, understand a lot and can remember some human words.
