Summary:
- Seabirds, such as gulls, are known to be opportunistic scavengers that will steal food from humans at the beach.
- A new study has confirmed that these birds are able to recognize and remember individual human faces, allowing them to target specific people they have previously stolen food from.
- This ability to recognize and remember human faces gives seabirds an advantage in obtaining food, as they can avoid confronting people who have previously caught them stealing and instead target more vulnerable beachgoers.