The Smartest Animals In The World

Pigeons

Pigeons are considered rats with wings, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t quite the intelligent birds. Homing pigeons teach the baby pigeons about the best flying routes, something that is passed from generation to generation.

Pigeons can recognise all 26 letters of the English language as well as being able to conceptualise. For this reason, they are usually included in experiments concerned with animal cognition. They can also be taught relatively complex actions and different sequences to respond with.