Crows never forget and they can hold a grudge for life and even teach others...

Grok says: Crows are highly intelligent birds known for their ability to recognize and remember human faces and behaviors, which can lead to them seemingly "holding grudges." Here’s a concise overview based on available information:
Facial Recognition: Research, such as a 2011 study by John Marzluff at the University of Washington, showed that American crows can remember human faces for years. In experiments, crows reacted negatively (e.g., scolding or mobbing) to people wearing masks associated with prior negative interactions, like being trapped or handled, even after long periods without contact.

Grudge-Like Behavior: If a person harms or threatens a crow (e.g., by disturbing nests or capturing them), the bird may respond with aggressive behaviors, such as dive-bombing or loud cawing, whenever they encounter that individual. This can extend to other crows in the flock, as they communicate threats socially, amplifying the "grudge" across the group.

Memory Duration: Anecdotal and experimental evidence suggests crows may hold onto these negative associations for months or even years. For instance, posts on X mention crows attacking specific people repeatedly after incidents like throwing objects or disturbing them.

Social Learning: Crows teach others in their community to recognize threats. A 2015 study indicated that crows can pass this recognition to their offspring or flock mates, meaning a "grudge" might persist beyond the original bird’s memory.

Context Matters: Not all crows hold grudges; their response depends on the severity of the perceived threat. Minor annoyances might be ignored, but significant harm (e.g., injuring a crow or its young) triggers stronger, lasting reactions.

In summary, crows don’t hold grudges in the human emotional sense but exhibit long-term memory and social behaviors that make them act as if they do, targeting specific individuals based on past negative experiences. If you’ve upset a crow, avoiding their territory or making amends (like offering food, as some suggest) might help, though results vary.

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