How Do Starling Flocks Create Those Mesmerizing Murmurations?

The Incredible Science Behind Starling Murmurations

Why do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together in the sky? A biologist explains the science of murmurations

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The world is here on Instagram: "A murmuration means a large flock of starlings flying together in coordinated, wave- like patterns in the sky. The word is specifically used for starlings and describes the way they move in harmony, almost like a single organism, creating stunning shapes and formations. A spectacular murmuration was recently filmed in Italy, where thousands of starlings moved in perfect harmony, creating breathtaking shapes across the sky. These mesmerizing aerial displays occur