Crows are incredibly intelligent birds that are capable of recognizing individual humans. But building trust with a crow goes beyond cool gifts and free snacks; you get to form a unique bond with one ...

It often begins very subtly -- you leave food on a ledge or balcony, a crow notices. And so it continues for days. Then one morning, beside the empty plate, lies a pebble. Or a shiny bottle cap.

I’ve heard many claims about strange and fantastic behaviors of wild birds, especially those in the crow family. As a scientist, I am naturally skeptical, but as the following excerpt from my new book ...