Birds in the Minnesota city of Gilbert appear to be racking up quite the bar bill. Residents have been complaining of birds smashing into houses and windshields and otherwise acting strangely. The reason? They're drunk. Via: Shared.com
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According to scientists, smaller animals drink the tears of larger animals to acquire nutrients that are not present in running water.
The Puy du Fou theme park in western France put some new employees in the field: six trained rooks, members of the crow family, picking up small pieces of paper and cigarette butts in exchange for food. Corvids, the family of birds that includes crows and ravens, are incredibly intelligent creatures. They have been known use tools, solve complex puzzles and plan for the future. Via: NPR
Alex Parker, a planetary astronomer, recently made friends with a wild blue jay. He named the beautiful bird Henry. How did it all happen? Well, after the bird arrived in his yard looking "scruffy" and thirsty, the pair developed a friendship as Henry gained back his strength.
User @AlberPerez10 shared a video of his pet parakeet apparently copying the sound of his sneeze, but apparently he's not the first owner to notice the quirky habit.
Now in its fourth year, Bird Photographer of the Year is a global photographic competition; a celebration of avian beauty and diversity, and a tribute to the flexibility and quality of today's modern digital imaging systems. Check out these amazing photos.
