Some birds are surprisingly smart, and they have amazing memory and cognitive skills.
It helps them to do lots of amazing things, including remembering and recognizing people surprisingly well.
Here's how birds can do that.
Visual Appearance
Birds are pretty good at recognizing faces. They can remember what a person looks like, especially if they spend time around them regularly.
Sound
Birds also remember how a person sounds. Your voice is unique, and if a bird hears it often, they can remember and associate it with you.
Behavior
Birds pay attention to how people behave.
If you're the one who feeds or takes care of them, they'll remember you as the person who brings them good things.
Positive or Negative Experiences
Birds have good memories of things that made them happy or scared.
If a person did something nice for a bird, like giving them treats, the bird might remember and be friendly.
On the other hand, if someone scared or harmed a bird, they might remember that and be wary of them.
Regular Interaction
Consistent interaction with a bird helps them remember you better.
If you visit or take care of a bird regularly, they'll get used to your presence and recognize you.
Conclusion
Birds can remember you very well - so it's your chance to make friends with some of them, or find enemies who will remember your face and even warn other birds about you.