New Study Reveals Episodic-Like Memory in Blue and Great Tits

Research shows wild birds recall specific past events to adapt their foraging strategies.

Blue and great tits demonstrated the ability to remember what, where, and when they found food.
The study involved 94 wild birds using automated food containers and tracking tags.
Findings suggest these birds have a more flexible memory system than previously thought.
The research may indicate human-provided bird feeders influence the evolution of these memory traits.
Juvenile birds showed greater reliance on visual clues compared to adults in locating food.