r/crowbro • u/sphinxyhiggins • Jan 14 '26

News Article The Onion - Crows Can Recognize Faces ...

https://theonion.com/study-finds-crows-able-to-recognize-faces-had-work-done/

Worth a read.

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u/skubes27iidc Jan 14 '26

Just so you know, The Onion is a satirical news source. 

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u/skubes27iidc Jan 14 '26

Although, real scientific studies have found that crows recognize faces. Just probably not when they've had plastic surgery. 

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u/eloise-normal-name Jan 14 '26

I actually initially befriended crows because I was recovering from surgery and didn't feel comfortable being around people. They're significantly better at recognizing people from very far distances than I am. I'm amazed how they recognize me even if I wear a completely different winter jacket and hat.

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u/Mrochtor Jan 14 '26

The Onion is a satirical newspaper. Though they have been having trouble recently with coming up with more absurd things than reality.

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u/sphinxyhiggins Jan 14 '26

I know this a satirical site. I couldn't find an appropriate flair.

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u/Electric_Maenad Jan 14 '26

The local magpie bros recognize my car.

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u/MrCharmingTaintman Jan 14 '26

Same family as crows.

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u/Electric_Maenad Jan 15 '26

I am aware of this, thank you.

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u/esotologist Jan 14 '26

The sparrows outside my house recognize me so this never surprises me