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That's a jackdaw

Jackdaws are the smallest member of the crow family (collectively known as corvids)

you're referring to the taxonomic grouping of Corvidae, which includes things from nutcrackers to blue jays to ravens.

Corvidae, Corvids, and Crow family all refer to the same thing/group of Birds and are practically interchangeable as far as I'm aware.

They're all birdidae

I don't know why this makes me laugh so much. Those corvids are super smart and up to something, but I don't know what it is. Until I do, I'll enjoy their antics.

@corvidresearch what are you thoughts about this?

That corvids must #pullallthetails

Okay since there's an actual expert here I have to ask: I was guessing that tails might just move in ways that resemble the way a thing the corvid might want to eat would move (e.g. struggling/escaping small rodent). Kinda like with cats. Am I on the right track at all?

I saw someone else in the comments say they do this with the purpose of distracting another predator, so they can steal their food...prob wanna fact check that tho.