Ologies with Alie Ward

Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) with Kaeli Swift

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Oct 30, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Creepy Masks

  • Kaylee Swift's research involved using masks, originally molded from real people's faces, to test crow recognition.
  • Later, custom-made, creepier masks were employed, adding to the unusual nature of the research.
INSIGHT

Crow vs. Raven

  • Crows and ravens, while similar, differ in size, tail shape, and throat feathers. Ravens are significantly larger with wedge-shaped tails and textured throat feathers called hackles.
ANECDOTE

Unusual Crow Behaviors

  • Kaylee Swift observed crows exhibiting surprising behaviors around deceased crows, including touching, aggressive pecking, and even sexual acts.
  • This is thought to be related to hormonal shifts during breeding season and displacement behavior.
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