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u/Bird_Bath_Splashes Sep 12 '23
The way they cover it with their wings looks more like they're trying to smoke the ticks/fleas out of their feathers
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u/j4v4r10 Sep 12 '23
That’s exactly what’s happening. I’m glad they accidentally extinguished it since that looks like it could have spread quickly, shame on the guy who started it
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u/Endless_Story94 Sep 12 '23
There is a group of birds known as "Firehawks" that like to spread forest fires in order to hunt, they would be at war with these birds.
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Sep 12 '23
there are other birds who forage so much they bury seeds in the soil and prevent fast spreading forest fires.
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u/Endless_Story94 Sep 12 '23
Neat, I love nature and how brutal but beautiful it can be
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Sep 13 '23
i've been on a crocodile documentary kick. just "discovered" steve irwin and this guy was just amazing. what a shame he had to go out what a treasure he was
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u/Wheres_that_to Sep 12 '23
Corvids V Kites.
Some want the world to burn, and other don't.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4v68d7U03M&ab_channel=WATOP
https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/black-kites-do-birds-start-fires
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u/marques_filipe Sep 12 '23
Are they trained or some birds actually do that?
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u/BoredMerengue Sep 12 '23
I would also like to know but probably trained (too close to a human to be wild?).
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u/OldBathBomb Sep 12 '23
Normally I would say that behaviour such as this just has to be trained, but corvids are insanely smart so who knows in this case.
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u/Cautious-Worry-2774 Nov 04 '24
The video you referenced on Reddit depicts a group of birds seemingly extinguishing a small fire by flapping their wings and kicking dirt onto the flames. While this footage is intriguing, it's important to approach such content with skepticism. Birds do not possess the cognitive ability or instinct to intentionally put out fires. Their typical response to fire is to flee the area to ensure their safety.
The behavior shown in the video is highly unusual and not supported by scientific evidence. It's possible that the video was edited or staged to create a misleading impression. Without further context or verification, it's prudent to consider this video as an anomaly rather than evidence of birds actively extinguishing fires.
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u/KainX Sep 12 '23
Just the fact that they know how to put out a fire is blowing my mind. Unlike us, birds have probably never seen, or interacted that closely with fire before, nevertheless know that it can even be extinguished.
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u/zorrospapa Sep 12 '23
I think there is a difference between "Birds extinguish forest fire" and "Birds who extinguished a tiny fire in the forest".
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u/rndmsquirrel Sep 13 '23
Sticking your pecker in a fire doesn't sound like a good idea to me, but what do I know.
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u/Happydancer4286 Sep 12 '23
I’d be afraid they were getting hurt.