Ravens Hold Grudges Against Cheaters. The canny
According to another a study published in the journal Animal Behaviour, ravens which include crows, jays and magpies, have the ability to 'hold grudges' for up to two years.
Camels and elephants are also said to hold long-term grudges. One Indian man who left his camel tied up in the heat all day had his head severed from his neck by the animal. There's a lesson there, too: if you're going to mistreat a camel, wear your Cheney mask.
I have also known mockingbirds to hold grudges. Parrots certainly do.
Magpies are 'like dogs'
"Even during the breeding season you can come close to them because they know you'll do no harm." On the other hand, if you are mean to a magpie it will bear a grudge for a long time.
When magpies have formed an attachment they will often show their trust, for example, by formally introducing their offspring. They may allow their chicks to play near people, not fly away when a resident human is approaching, and actually approach or roost near a human.
They can victimise someone easily.” According to all the info, magpies will follow us and find out where we live, no matter what route we take home. Also, they can remember a face for up t five years… Basically, you're going to have a stalker for five years, waiting to swoop you once swooping season comes 'round.
Parrots are very sensitive to our emotions, sometimes better than we are. Our birds are keen observers of our facial expressions, body language, tone and even energy levels and therefore we have to be cognizant of how our emotions can impact our birds.
Do parrots understand punishment? No, birds would perceive punishment as aggressive since they don't know what they've done to elicit your behavior. Punishments only destroy the human-parrot bond and it's often ineffective.
An angry bird may stretch up tall or crouch into an attack position, or it may sharply flick its tail or spread its wings to make itself appear larger and more threatening. Sound: Many birds have alarm calls and other sounds such as bill clacks or hisses that can indicate agitation and anger.
Cats never forgive.
Scientists have observed similar behaviors in non-primates like goats and hyenas; the only species that has so far failed to show outward signs of reconciliation are domestic cats.
The Hyena – The backstabbing opportunist
They are almost always characterized as being backstabbing opportunists, strolling around to steal the prey of other predators. This impression must be corrected, however, since hyenas are very good hunters and 90% of their prey has been killed by themselves.
Scientists have also documented jealousy in coppery titi monkeys, a monogamous primate species, and they are using the animals to better understand the neurobiology of the powerful emotion.
According to psychologist and ecologist Gay Bradshaw, PhD—who established the field of trans-species psychology—captive birds experience Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from prolonged, repeated suffering.
Bird screams can worsen over time because many people naturally react to their bird screaming by yelling back. This yelling back only reinforces the screaming—when you scream at your bird to be quiet or stop, they think you are both yelling and they are getting attention so they do it more.
More than likely, a parrot does not like being yelled at any more than a child would. Eventually, the bird finds the yelling humorous, which prompts even more bad behavior.
Never Yell at Your Bird!
Bear in mind that under no circumstances (and as mentioned above) should you yell at your bird as this can prove very counterproductive. Some birds might desire you to yell back at them as they simply adore drama and expression of raw emotion, and the yelling itself becomes a prize!
While some owners will fall for their parrot's screaming trap, it's recommended that you actually ignore them. Playing or even talking to your parrot when they screaming will only reward them for their bad behavior, which is exactly what you don't want to do.
Not only are they capable of understanding human speech, but they also have the ability to communicate with each other using a complex system of vocalizations. What's even more impressive is that parrots have been known to help each other out in various ways, indicating that they are capable of empathy and altruism.
Parrots accept us for who we are. They do not demand that we “change” but instead they learn to adapt. Perhaps it is time to open our own eyes a little wider and see ourselves as they see us… and to place our heart in our hands and feel “for” them as much as they feel for us.
In a series of experiments, British scientists debunked the common myth that magpies are inveterate trinket thieves. They found that far from being attracted to shiny objects, the black and white birds tended to avoid them.
Magpies feel grief and even hold funeral-type gatherings for their fallen friends and lay grass “wreaths” beside their bodies, an animal behaviour expert has claimed. Dr Bekoff, of the University of Colorado, said these rituals prove that magpies, usually seen as an aggressive predator, also have a compassionate side.
When magpies swoop, they beat their wings, clack their beaks and occasionally peck or scratch. Accidents can occur because people, particularly children, panic. Remember, magpies are simply trying to protect their territory. Stay calm, protect your face and walk away quickly.