For birds, flocks promise safety – especially if you’re faster than your neighbor

Birds can seem amazingly social as they fly and roost together. But why do they really hang out? Let’s take a closer look at the social lives of birds.

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Published inThe Conversation U.S
Main Author Strassmann, Joan
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston The Conversation US, Inc 18.09.2025
Subjects
Biologists
Biology
Birds
Foraging behavior
Robots
United States > US
Texas
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Summary:Birds can seem amazingly social as they fly and roost together. But why do they really hang out? Let’s take a closer look at the social lives of birds.