Corvus splendens — Corvus meaning ‘raven’ in Latin and splendens meaning ‘shining’ or ‘brilliance’ — is a fitting name for the strikingly intelligent birds that house crows are. Crows have long ...

Birds are brilliant animals, and crows are among the most intelligent. They’re often too smart for their own good, and they are capable of recognizing and remembering people they interact with. That’s ...

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Crows don’t just remember humans. Here’s a breakdown of how they form opinions, assign reputations and teach each other who to trust. If you’ve ever felt like a crow was watching you a little too ...