Crows Demonstrate Counting Ability Comparable to Human Toddlers

New research reveals that carrion crows can produce specific numbers of vocalizations in response to visual and auditory cues, showcasing advanced cognitive skills.

Scientists trained carrion crows to associate numerical symbols and sounds with a corresponding number of caws.
The study is the first to show non-human species linking vocalizations with an understanding of quantity.
Crows displayed high accuracy in their responses, with performance exceeding chance levels.
The findings suggest that counting abilities in crows could be an evolutionary precursor to human numerical cognition.
Further research is planned to explore how crows use these skills in the wild and the brain mechanisms involved.