Austrailian Fairwrens

[spiritbird]

These tiny birds are one of only four species that studies have shown activity to teach their young. A mother teaches her unborn chicks a special call or "password" they are to use for food begging when they are hungry. This ensures the chicks get more food then the hatchlings of other species that may invade the nest.

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[spiritbird]

That should be Fairywrens

[Mare]

Ain't Mother Nature GRAND! :).

[spiritbird]

I am sure there are many wonderful things about nature we have not learned. I wonder if our companion birds teach their young a password.

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Probably "apple".

[spiritbird]

Cute JP. My birds would kill for an apple slice.

[Lady]

Pretty smart for a bird that is less than 6 inches long~

Yes they are so cute I had to wiki them to see more :)