Any bird who lives primarily in the water is dumb as shit. They have unlimited protection above and around them, so they have zero adaptive pressure to put anything into their intelligence. Land birds have a lot to worry about so their brains are approaching human levels of intellect.

[–] PrincessZelda@lemmy.world 45 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If the land birds get any smarter they're going to have to start worrying about a whole lot more. Like taxes, or rent.

[–] Omega_Haxors@lemmy.ml 28 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean some birds have been shown exchanging money for goods and services, so it's not that far off.

[–] Afghaniscran@feddit.uk 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh god no, someone needs to warn the birds about capitalism.

[–] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Birds are very good at stealing things, so I think it's too late for that

[–] Rodeo@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago

Stealing requires the belief that other people can own things. They are simply taking what is rightfully theirs. Birds are billionaires.

[–] Random_German_Name@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Our Crops, comrade

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