My limited understanding of genetics suggests that it wouldn't be passed
throught the genes but would have to be taught. Though I have heard
somewhere that birds do have some genetic memory. Any further comments from
someone who knows more than me?
Evan
On 8/24/06, Andrew <> wrote:
Hi,
We also have Australian Ravens which soften bread in the birdbath. I
presume that in this case when the bird baths ran out, he used the dam,
realized fish were attracted and they were more of a meal than bread.
What I would really like to know now is whether that Crow is the only
one in the vicinity which does it and/or whether the Crow's offspring
use the method. ie is this cultural trait passed on.
Cheers
Andrew
Philip Veerman wrote:
>Hi Jade,
>That is interesting. I have noticed it as a regular occurrence for ravens
to dunk bread in my bird bath. I thought just to soften it, as there are no
fish in there. At least not in mine.
>
>Philip
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