Are birds capable of being fooled by human magic illusions?

Can You Bamboozle Birds With Magic? · 4:48 · Video: SciShow · Watch at the source

In short: Humans have a long-standing fascination with illusions and sleight of hand. This video investigates whether the ability to fall for a trick is a uniquely human trait or if birds possess the cognitive capacity to be bamboozled.

The video explores the intersection of animal cognition and magic, questioning if birds can be deceived by the same illusions that trick people.

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