Many farmers place scarecrows out into their fields to keep the crows away. Initially the crows will stay out of the field when they see the "person" in the middle of the field. After a few weeks, the farmer notices the crows are perching in his cornfield. Why didn't placing the scarecrow in the field work over a long period of time?

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Crows are intelligent birds and can become habituated to a static object like a scarecrow. They may initially be scared away, but over time they can learn that the object does not pose a threat and will ignore it, allowing them to return to the field without fear.

Many Farmers Place Scarecrows Out into Their Fields to Keep