Bah
My African Racing Pigeon. (That's how it is spelled)
Name is Groot. Comes when you call him. Sits on your head and grooms your hair. It's a bird thing.
Looking for pix of my Morning Dove. She does much the same thing. If they like you, they groom you.
Yes. Very intelligent critters. Not Parrot or Crow smart but way smarter than cats.