Exploring Nature: Smart Birds

Which birds are the smartest?

Jays, crows and other members of the corvid family are considered among the brightest birds on the planet. They can remember faces and play tricks on people. They can also hold funerals for fallen flock members.

Jays are some of our smartest and most inquisitive birds. They include blue jays, Steller’s jays and various scrub jays.