"At the height of the storm, there is always a bird to reassure us. It is the unknown bird, it sings before taking off.” - René Char Black Crowned Crane portrait Kingfisher bird – Alcedinidae European starling – Sturnus vulgaris Common treecreeper – Bird photography Kestrel – Falco tinnunculus Blue tit – Parus caeruleus Chaffinch bird with flowers Guira Cuckoo Bird – Stock Photo Village weaver – Bird flying Load more Things to know about bird cognitive abilities :Crows can recognise a face after years.Migratory birds use astronomical landmarks to position themselves in the right direction.A magpie is aware of itself in front of a mirror.Some birds are able to use tools and even count.The brain of birds is smaller than mammals, but it is more “optimized”. Other galleriesCatsDogsInsectsMarine lifeWild mammalsRodentsFarm animalsReptiles