funny story,i once came across a raven in the park,it swooped down and asked me for food..when it realized i had no food it ruffled its feathers, it told me to "fuck off" and flew away.
***** Eh, I don't think that's it. While it could have been, this doesn't seem like a very wild raven and might have been previously raised but decided to leave home and/or was cast out. And even with my pet bird he sits perfectly still too when being pet. It's their odd reaction to it.
Casual Bird there is always some idiot like u that trys to convince everyone that its not possible these animals are actually smart and think for themselves. Man and nature can came together because that’s how God intended for things to be . I don’t care if this video goes against your science but it happends all the time u idiot . Just like u don’t have to neuter ur animals . I bet u would argue that
@@Nike_IV hey!! I saw you in the “befriending crows, part 1” video or whatever. You must be looking at the same things I am, I’m looking at how to befriend them
I was a tour guide on a WWII destroyer memorial and a mocking bird made a nest in one of the hollow, steel boat davits. Most of the babies died from the heat in the summer but one lived. I'd placed them all back in the nest when they fell out numerous times and my tour had a stop right by them. The one that lived followed my tour route when he heard me talking and would fly ahead to the next point of the tour when we moved on. At evening, he would fly out to the fence with me when I locked the gate and stay over my head on the enclosure until I locked up. He did that for a year.
@@apal1257 Thnx. I didn’t realize it was happening until people on my tours started saying, “That bird is following you!”. He had heard me speaking on tours his whole life so he started following my voice.
They prefer their beaks stroked. when they open their beaks they want to grab a finger for a while as a bonding ritual. Do not refuse as it is the same as shunning them slightly. They do grip firmly so be warned lol.
Nessa R Do you not realize that this man is at a park? It is pretty obvious that this "WILD" raven hangs around this park a lot and has gotten used to HUMAN presence. So, he cozy up to any human who happens to be at this park and we all know why he doesn't mind humans touching him. He is really there for food and has learned that befriending a human can get FOOD... lol... These animals are NOT STUPID... lol...
It's so cool how intelligent they are. Their facial recognition is amazing, it must also know that this guy is ok, for a human lol. they also remember if you've been a dick to them in the past and will squawk and swoop at you in the future
lots of ravens and crows will socialize with poeple,even to the degree of physical interaction..these birds are playfull and outgoing by nature and are one of the smartest animals on earth.
please read past comments. i am not an ornithologist. this bird found me, i started taking photos. then it got WAY too friendly. so i started filming, posted it for a few friends. and here we are. still don't know if it's a crow or raven, but most corvid enthusiasts seem to agree that it's a raven. i appreciate your input, never intended to provoke a community. i was simply honored to have the experience. just wanted to share...
FOR THE RECORD: I never met this bird before in my life. This isn't some kind of hustle. This is how I came to pet a raven that came to me in a fairly wild space I had never been to before. I had spent over a half hour feeding it and building it's trust before I began filming. Sorry Zacloud, there is no manual on how to pet one, and if you thought this ability could be taught, you need to get outside more.
Artameful well, the ravens in the US are often quite small, if you look at Japanese or European ravens they are much bigger Or he could just be petting a crow
Good sized bird, is a raven. I note that the location seems to be a picnic area, which might well be another term for "raven feeding station" as far as the feathered companion is concerned. I'm saying that maybe the bird had never felt threatened by humans at that particular place, and therefore was all the more tolerant of actual contact... especially if the outcome was likely something to eat. All the same, it is very pleasant to interact directly with other species in ways which lead to mutual regard.
I dunno how much do you know about ravens, but there's this huge one who's following me to work and back home already for 2 weeks. He flew over my head for the first time and I thought he was attacking me. One week ago he stopped on my window and puked a dead mouse while looking at me. I was quite scared, hahahaha but now I decided to try to make him come closer. Giving corn, maybe? Do you have some idea?
The raven obviously likes you. Ravens , like crows, remember human faces, especially humans that they like (and DON'T like! It is not in anyone's best interest to piss off Ravens!) Ravens are scavengers and will eat just about anything, so try giving them any table scraps you have left over.
I love you guys! Thanks so much for the support. I posted this long ago. Just for friends, so they would believe me. About the intelligence as well as the experience. In the meantime... Has taught me much about people. I cannot thank this bird enough. Cheers!
+Digital Screams There's an old Spanish saying : "Cria cuervos y te sacaràn los ojos" meaning "Raise corvids and they'll peck your eyes out." However, the expression is generally used to describe ungrateful children. I don't think corvids would stoop so low. That said, I've always thought about organizing a song contest between crows and ducks. Lol, of course, but I hear one quite often near a big lake where I stoll. It always makes me laugh.
+Helios77711 I'm just using your post to get up front. I think what said is RIDICULOUS! OK, I live in a Cannon by the 'Garden Of The Gods', in Colorado Springs. EVERY SINGLE DAY THERE ARE 8, or 9 RAVENS TAlKING AWAY. It's a real trip. They fly all around my apartment, & I'm on the highest floor,(3rd floor. Buildings are not tall here, so we keep the VIEWS), they are SO loud, & SO 'COOL'! I want to make friends with them. I've know people who had TALKING RAVENS AS PETS. I don't want to catch them, but I want to feed them, & have them let me pet them. NEVER in my life have I seen this many RAVENS hanging out, all together, & YAPPING ALL DAY! Dose anyone know WHY this is? What's up? I've only lived here for 7 months, I was in Boulder Colorado,(which makes this place look like a DUMP),& never saw RAVENS. Are they Juveniles? What can I do?
+Patricia Right They mate for life. Start breeding around 2. They hang out in a mob until they mate up, then the happy pair claims their territory and have their own babies.
Awesome video. Love it. I love ravens, crows and magpies. They're so intelligent. I feed the ones in my neighborhood. They know me well now and will come looking in my windows for me. I also leave fresh water outside for them and they use it often.
Skully13 she...wakes me up everyday lol. Its funny how long shes been doing that. And i know that its her. Shes the only one ive seen that has a navy blueish tint on one of her feathers
That is so awesome. You've no idea how jealous I am!! "Oh, yeah, I've a pet raven that wakes me up every morning. Well... it's not exactly my pet, she's just there." xD
This is one of the original videos made in a period of around a year and s half after youtube was created, yet it's better quality in both video and audio than many things on it today, 13 years later.
many thanks for your kind words. I have some odd connection to birds. I do my best to help out when i can. Perhaps this encounter was some form of reward? A crazy, cosmic thank you from an avian ambassador? It was amazing. Looking forward to the next adventure. Cheers!
I raised a Raven this summer. He chose to stay around uncaged. Blended into the household of three dogs and a cat. Awesome is an understatement for the relationship that has developed. Blessed to have him in our lives Smart and Happy Bird
Why aren't their any tutorials for crows..? I have a big group that come to my yard every fall because there is a pecan tree that hangs in my yard. They are shy, and I put out the 'meat' of the nuts out, but they are very shy. Pls give me feedback
You don't have to differentiate between any crows/ravens, just feed them, cooked chiken, the way you'd love it, or boiled peanuts... best they for feeding the crows is: Saturday
the raven is my spirit animal. a good one to have. i can understand them and they look after all of their brethren. you are lucky, they are good friends and will never forget your face.
Is it simple that much! Just "fetew"(whistle) and a WILD raven/crow will come to me!!!? I don't think it's a wild raven in the video i think it's ur PET! Anyone has idea if this really would happen?
That bird looks maybe 2 or 3 years old looking at how long the tail feathers are. When I lived in Austin one day a big black bird looking like about 6 or 7 years old walked up to me and I thought it couldn't fly so I reached down and picked it up and put it on my shoulder and it kissed and snuggled me all day and then hopped off and walked away it was so incredible something I will never ever forget!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!!!! ❤❤❤ Super intelligent magnificent bird. So very beautiful. Wish I could pet the lovely raven too. All I can say is -- AWWWWWWW !!!❤
They're not shy, adult ravens are just neophobic (fear of new things, people, concepts). Ravens are definitely smart enough to "think" for themselves and not just bite you out of instinct...If you stay around them for a while they're eventually grow onto you enough to get closer and coexist more. The more friendly ones may even want to be petted, like the one in this video.
You posted this 12yrs ago? Wow.... I absolutely adore raven's! I was on a mountainside hike when right before me falls this tiny fatherless raven. I thought it dead as that was a terrible fall. But I scooped it up and home we went. Thus began my love for this loyal brilliant hilarious beautiful bird. Thought I'd share.... love this clip
That's true, I raised a jackdaw when I was young. A connection with a bird is a unique experience. I can recommend the documentary 'My Life as a Turkey'. There's some great insights into the minds of birds.
Kirsteny Svolger, oh I had no doubt as to their brilliance. I guess I just mistook their aloof behavior for shyness. They're just reserved. Thanks for sharing that!
i love your way of responding to comments, simple and amazing, also i believe that the ravens would learn that we are a source of food, so will recognise us and consider us as feeders. Who knows, maybe in oldern times people worked with ravens as well as dogs and cats.
This is another show of how incredibly smart ravens are! 1. The raven understood that a human is summoning him (without any previsous training) and quickly reacted 2. He opened his beak as a sign of feeling jeopardy from the human's touch, but very quickly learned that he is friendly, closed his beak and just waited for more petting. Imaging how long it would take for any other wild animal to assess the situation and adapt to it so quickly! It can take monhts, years. Ravens are so smart.
