Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/bird-steal-food/
Birds are given the ability to conquer freedom with their wings. Life seems so easy for them, but they still have to fight for survival. Hunting food and finding a home safe from lurking predators is their everyday life. But as the world advances, a bird’s strategy also changes. Since they can go anywhere, there are birds accustomed to city life. Instead of searching for food in the wild, they hunt food from the streets. In some instances, humans would provide the free-roaming birds with food such as bird feed or bread. Other people would even install a bird feeder in their yards or terraces. Their hunting grounds became wider — feathered creatures are rich with options.
However, the fight for survival still exists. Humans still witness battles for food between birds. Interestingly, one of those occurred in front of a person kind enough to offer a meal. Redditor jpatel35 posted the clip with the caption, “This is Sparta!” The human was giving a potato fry to a bird perched on her side mirror. It was about to peck the potato fry when another bird stole it away. It even kicked the other bird away from the human’s hands and then quickly replaced its friend’s place. The video was in slow motion so you can actually see how brutal the bird fought for a potato fry.
It was like watching Animal Planet but in an urban area. Perhaps the bird was a terror for the others, or it was just simply making fun of its friend. The food search undeniably involves schemes and various ways of stealing the target from others. Netizens found the video hilarious and interesting, which has gained 2.6k upvotes. Some people were astounded while others shared that sparrows are really brutal, even to their own kind. “That’s the go to maneuver for birds; just swoop in and body check the other bird to get the food, or in this case dropkick,” thewontonsofbonscott commented. It certainly is tough out there — someone nearby is closely observing to steal one’s food. The video below will also steal your attention.
Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
