Crow Quotes
Quotes on the intelligence and nature of crows
Crows appear in this collection both as clever animals and as symbols in old sayings, including the classic line that even a rooster crows loudest over its own dunghill. Other quotes note how gamekeepers try to control crows alongside foxes to protect wading birds.
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Game-keepers on grouse moors control common predators such as foxes and crows and this gives wading birds a much greater chance of breeding successfully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do these quotes highlight crow intelligence?
Yes, one quote says crows are incredibly smart and can be taught several things simply by observing an object drop.
Why do gamekeepers try to control crows, according to one quote?
The quote explains that gamekeepers manage common predators like foxes and crows on grouse moors to give wading birds a better chance at breeding successfully.
What does the old saying about a cock crowing mean?
It suggests that even a modest creature can act boldly on its own home ground, since even a rooster crows confidently over its own dunghill.
Are crows compared to other birds like eagles in this collection?
Yes, one quote points out that it isn't necessary for eagles to be like crows, implying different birds have different virtues worth recognizing.
What broader theme connects these crow quotes?
Most touch on how crows are perceived in nature, whether as pests to be managed, clever survivors, or simply a point of comparison for other birds.
One quote insists that birds like eagles need not resemble crows to be admired, while another praises crow intelligence directly, noting they can learn several tasks just from watching something drop.
