Your comment reminded me of this video of ravens trying to hide food from each other. They clearly demonstrate a robust theory of mind. Each is keenly aware of

Your comment reminded me of this video of ravens trying to hide food from each other. They clearly demonstrate a robust theory of mind. Each is keenly aware of the other's goals and capabilities. Seeing this, I could imagine birds using the strategy you describe. [0] https://youtu.be/Sng1oV_uDzM https://youtu.be/Sng1oV_uDzM