researchers discovered that, with some training, pigeons are capable of understanding the concept of mathematical values. pigeons can rank amounts from lowest to highest by pecking them on a screen. pigeons were able to successfully rank up to nine objects in order. their performance matched that of rhesus monkeys who had previously participated in the same experiment.
didn’t know that!! that’s pretty awesome! i knew about Alex being able to count to 6, but wasn’t aware of pigeons. i guess it shouldn’t be a surprise given how smart they are. i’ll have to make a post on it, thanks!
the guianan toucanet is a small species of toucan found in the amazon rainforest, recognizable by the bright red splash on their beak. toucanets are smaller members of the toucan family, with noticeably smaller beak to body ratios than birds like the toco toucan.
a feral masked lovebird and peach faced lovebird share a kiss. while it is rare outside of captivity (even in captivity it isn’t common), on occasion different lovebird species do form pair bonds.
the keel-billed toucan is native to south america, and is one of the largest toucans, with one of the most colorful bills in the family. they are also one of the most well-known toucan species, with many depictions in pop culture. despite their large bills which are threatening in appearance, toucans only occasionally eat meat, and tend to prefer a diet of fruit.
two white feral rock doves take a bath. while naturally rock doves are grey, escaped pigeons & lost racing pigeons joined feral flocks & added in various mutations with their bloodlines. now, in most places it is stranger to see a pigeon flock that is only grey.
the guianan toucanet is a small species of toucan found in the amazon rainforest, recognizable by the bright red splash on their beak. toucanets are smaller members of the toucan family, with noticeably smaller beak to body ratios than birds like the toco toucan.
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