How birds of different feathers flock together

[PhysOrg]

(Phys.org) —New research from the Universities of Exeter and Cambridge reveals for the first time that, contrary to current models used to explain the movement of flocks, the differences between bird species and social relationships between individuals play a critical role in determining the dynamics of mixed-species flocks.

 

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[ScienceDaily]

When different species of birds flock together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species.

 

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