Falkland Falcons Redefine Bird Intelligence and Curiosity
Researchers have discovered that striated caracaras, a rare bird of prey from the Falkland Islands, exhibit remarkable problem-solving skills and long-term memory. These birds quickly learned to solve puzzle boxes for food and retained these skills a year later, demonstrating intelligence comparable to that of crows and parrots. The study highlights the caracaras' adaptability and intelligence, suggesting that such cognitive abilities are more widespread among birds than previously acknowledged.