Grey's Show Generosity

[Eggburt Dobson]

I just found this recent article of a social experiment done on African Greys. Basically groups of Greys who were already trained to understand that tokens could be used as payment for food were put into separate cages. One Grey was given 0 tokens and in the cage right next to that Grey was one with 10 tokens. The bird with 10 tokens slid some or even all of their tokens to the other bird so that that bird could get a treat.
This article just shows one of the many reasons I love birds and I thought others might enjoy this. I'm posting the link if anyone is interested in the read.

Polly Share A Cracker? Parrots Can Practice Acts Of Kindness, Study Finds

Researchers found that African grey parrots voluntarily helped a partner get a food reward by giving the other bird a valuable metal token that could be exchanged for a walnut.

www.npr.org

 

[Hjarta5]

I love when science confirms my beliefs.

 

[Tvdv96]

I read this article a few days ago, I really loved it. Birds are just great thank you for posting it, it makes me smile!

 

[Hawk12237]

I just found this recent article of a social experiment done on African Greys. Basically groups of Greys who were already trained to understand that tokens could be used as payment for food were put into separate cages. One Grey was given 0 tokens and in the cage right next to that Grey was one with 10 tokens. The bird with 10 tokens slid some or even all of their tokens to the other bird so that that bird could get a treat.
This article just shows one of the many reasons I love birds and I thought others might enjoy this. I'm posting the link if anyone is interested in the read.

Polly Share A Cracker? Parrots Can Practice Acts Of Kindness, Study Finds

Researchers found that African grey parrots voluntarily helped a partner get a food reward by giving the other bird a valuable metal token that could be exchanged for a walnut.

www.npr.org

Grey's are incredibly smart.