These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands—but why is still a mystery
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Defending against predators can’t completely explain why European starlings create such incredible patterns in the sky.
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Witnessing the synchronised dance of a million starlings in Denmark
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Featured Birds – BirdsCaribbean
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Marvellous murmurations: why do birds flock together?
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Marvellous murmurations: why do birds flock together?
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The Great Mystery of Why Starlings Flock in Murmurations
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Moristotle & Co.: More Dollars than Sense
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Moristotle & Co.: More Dollars than Sense
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These birds flock in mesmerizing swarms of thousands—but why is still a mystery
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