May 4, 2024, 06:03 PM IST

8 most intelligent birds

Mahipal Chouhan

African Grey Parrot: Renowned for their exceptional ability to mimic human speech and solve complex problems, African Grey Parrots are often regarded as one of the most intelligent bird species.

Corvids (e.g., Ravens, Crows, and Magpies): Corvids are highly intelligent birds known for their problem-solving skills, tool use, and advanced social behavior. They can solve puzzles, remember human faces, and even use tools to obtain food.

Kea: Native to New Zealand, Kea are known for their curiosity and problem-solving abilities. They have been observed using tools and solving tasks that require reasoning.

Pigeons: Pigeons have impressive cognitive abilities, including excellent navigation skills. They have been trained for various tasks, including delivering messages and participating in scientific studies.

New Caledonian Crow: This crow species is famous for its tool-making skills. It can craft tools from materials like sticks and leaves to extract food from hard-to-reach places, showcasing advanced problem-solving abilities.

Eurasian Jay: Eurasian Jays have demonstrated remarkable memory skills, including the ability to remember the location of hundreds of food caches over long periods.

Alexandrine Parakeet: Like African Grey Parrots, Alexandrine Parakeets are known for their ability to mimic human speech and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Rook: Rooks, another member of the corvid family, exhibit complex social behaviors and have been observed using tools and solving problems in various studies.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports