Pheasants havbe been living in the wild for so long that they must be considered "native".
I want to go to the Hawk Conservancy, not far from here, to see a Great Bustard. They are being re-introduced on Salisbury Plain (near Stonehenge) which was once their native habitat.
Waiting for longer days to come round!
The sparrows have to shout louder to be heard when courting in some environments.
I could hardly believe that when I heard the story on the radio last week but..I tried google,and there you are.
I am not really surprised. Birds and animals have been long considered as unintelligent and unimaginitive.(that a word ? Collins says yes).Non-emotive too.
Re: Bird Behavior: A Discussion
Posted: September 1st, 2012, 9:04 pm
by NancyM
It is easier for humans (who often exploit animals) to think of them as lacking intelligence or emotion. Now we know, from several studies - and from watching webcams! - that that is an erroneous belief.
I read the article that Jo posted - it is interesting and shows that the jays are sharing information - but does it mean they "mourn"? I am not sure.