Crows

Interesting Facts

About Crows!  A fact you won't

soon forget ...  Researchers for the

MTO found over 200 dead crows near Toronto recently, and

there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu.

A Bird Pathologist

examined the remains of all the crows, and to everyone's

relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu.

       

The cause of death

appeared to be vehicular impacts.  However, during the

detailed analysis it was noted that varying colours of

paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws.

     By analyzing these

paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had

been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed

by an impact with a car.  MTO then hired an

Ornithological Behaviourist to determine if there was a

cause for the disproportionate percentages of truck

kills versus car

kills. He very quickly

concluded the cause:   When crows eat road

kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to

warn of impending danger. They discovered that

while all the lookout crows could shout "Cah", not

a single one could shout "Truck."  Makes you wonder why

you gave me your email address.      

Thanks Richard