Research shows crows are among the world’s most intelligent birds capable of recognizing individual human faces and remembering threats for many years.

Yes, the claim is largely true. Scientific studies have confirmed that crows can recognize individual human faces, remember negative encounters, and even “hold grudges” against specific people for years.

Researchers at the University of Washington found that crows remembered people associated with threatening experiences and continued reacting aggressively years later by scolding, following, or dive-bombing them. Scientists also discovered that crows can pass this information to other crows including younger generations that never directly experienced the original threat.

Some reports and researchers suggest crows may remember hostile human faces for over 15–20 years, although the exact maximum duration is still being studied.

Experts say crows possess remarkable cognitive abilities, including:

• facial recognition
• problem-solving
• tool usage
• social communication
• long-term memory

Their intelligence is considered among the highest in the animal kingdom.

Disclaimer:

The exact duration of crow memory and “grudges” may vary between species and studies. Researchers continue exploring the full extent of crow intelligence and social behavior.