Clever City Birds: Feigning Injury for Food

Mexico City: Birds Fake Injuries to Get Food In a surprising display of animal intelligence, great-tailed grackles in Mexico City have been observed feigning injuries to obtain food from humans. A recent video by ADN40 journalist, Mara Duron, highlights this unusual behavior. "¿Sabías que hay aves que se hacen las heridas solo para recibir comida?" Duron asks viewers, translating to "Did you know there are birds that fake injuries just to get food?" The video shows several grackles lying on the ground with wings spread, appearing injured. Duron explains that this is a deliberate tactic to elicit sympathy and gain food from passersby. This behavior demonstrates not only the intelligence of these birds but also their remarkable adaptability to urban environments. The birds have learned to exploit human compassion for their own benefit. The adaptability of these birds in an urban environment is a testament to their survival skills. The video concludes with a call for viewers to share the video, showcasing the cleverness of these birds. The video’s popularity, with over 1900 views, suggests widespread interest in this unique aspect of animal behavior.