every year birds make a nest in my chimney. I can hear them from my walls. But I don't mind, because I love animals. When I go outside to my backyard, this one bird always flies down to the fence and looks at me. He or she is friendly, and I noticed that for about 6 months it likes to visit me when I sit outside. Can birds recognize strangers and feel comfortable with them?
2006-08-12 22:13:22 · 17 answers · asked by TiredofIdiots 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
Absolutely. We had a parakeet for nearly 10 years that knew each one of us. He wouldn't go near a stranger in the house. I know this because he was so tame that we always left his cage open and he came and went as he pleased. He'd sit on a shoulder while we ate or watched TV. But if someone else was in the house he'd go to his cage.
Also, when I mow my mama's yard there's a robin that always follows me around and catches bugs that I stir up with the mower. He won't do it when someone else mows the yard.
2006-08-12 22:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my GF's parents have an african grey and if you know the breed you know they only like one person and thats it. Well we dont live in the same city as them and when we go and visit every 5 months or so he gets all excited and puts his head down for me to pet him. Keep in mind he doesnt let anybody touch him and yet he bows for me to pet him. Now I would call that recognizing someone.
2006-08-12 22:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by crazylegsfreddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds can see in coloration - because of the fact of this human beings use pink feeders for hummingbirds, and why the male chook of maximum species, whilst in breeding plumage, has bright, wealthy colorations to charm to the female. i don't be conscious of if that's how the birds can differentiate you from the the remainder of the team on the park, or in the event that they be counted on sound (the way a chook is known with its mate, or the discern birds know their offspring). the single ingredient the birds don't be counted on is scent - they won't scent the nutrition you're carrying, as maximum birds have an quite poorly stepped forward experience of scent. i unquestionably don't be conscious of in regards to the squirrels, different than to declare that they are lots smarter than maximum folk provide them credit for! they may well be in step with scent, as they might locate a nut buried under a foot of snow. in line with possibility they scent the nutrition, and alert the birds on your presence? that's in hassle-free terms a concept, nevertheless - I have not have been given any medical certainty to back that one.
2016-09-29 05:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds of all sorts can recognize people. I rear all sorts of birds and I sell them. When they come back to the shop to see me for their annual wing clipping they recognize me and treat me like a long lost parent.
2006-08-13 02:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially so if you feed them. Animals and birds can sense your friendly nature and respond in kind.
2006-08-12 22:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes definatly
2006-08-13 08:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can recognize you. ask any one that has a parrot. they can live longer than most people. i have cardinals that come back every spring and raise their babies in my back yard.
i don't think they can recognize strangers, but they entertain my indoor cats.
2006-08-12 22:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by getit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
They are creatures with brains and senses too.
They usually return each season.
Treat them kindly
2006-08-12 22:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes..they are good at recognizing people and understand if we are kind to them or just plain mean to chase them away.
2006-08-12 22:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by jims_bong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. they recognized you from your smell
2006-08-12 23:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by halwa_chomel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋