2006-06-08 09:14:58 · 16 answers · asked by Just Wondering 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Two ways, First, birds produce a variety sounds to communicate with flock members, mates (or potential mates), neighbors, & family members. These sounds vary from short, simple call notes to surprisingly long, complex songs. Sometimes birds generate sounds by using substrates (like woodpeckers) or special feathers (like American Woodcock), but most sounds are produced by the avian vocal organ, the syrinx.
And next, sight. To survive, to eat, to mate, to live, a bird relies heavily on its sense of vision. Because sight is so important to them, birds have highly developed eyes, even more so than humans in many aspects.
Look closely at the eyes of hawks or owls and notice how large they are in proportion to their head, much larger in proportion than human eyes.
The eyes of most birds are on the side of their heads. This placement allows them to be able to see the things on each side at the same time as well as in front of them. This type of vision is called monocular vision. Birds with eyes placed like this get a wide area of vision to be able to see danger as quickly as possible. For instance, Rock Doves (pigeons) can see 300 degrees without turning their head. Some birds, like Woodcocks, have their eyes placed far back on the sides of their heads, allowing them even to see danger behind them.
2006-06-08 09:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like marching band, you follow the person in front of you and as long as you match their movements you're ok. the lead bird sets the pacing etc for the rest. they often change positions, if you ever see a flock in formation it is usually accompanied by some sort of vocalization, they are in constant communication and can switch positions to accomadate the needs of the group.
2006-06-15 04:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A MATTER OF SELF-ESTEEM. NO INDIVIDUAL BIRD WANTS TO FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT FOR BUMPING INTO ANOTHER BIRD. GOD, WHO HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR, BUILT THIS INTO EACH ONE OF THEM. THE HUMILIATION OF BUMPING INTO ANOTHER BIRD IS SO GREAT, AND SELF-ESTEEM TAKES SUCH A KNOCK, NO SELF-RESPECTING BIRD WILL VENTURE INTO THIS
TERRITORY. ALSO, THAT BIRD OUT AHEAD OF THE FLOCK IS A BULLY, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO ANSWER TO HIM - MORE HUMILIATION. IT'S ALL ON AUTOMATIC PILOT, THIS FLOCK OF BIRDS THING. GOD DESIGNED IT SO THE CRASH INCIDENCE IS MINIMAL. BUT THEN, THERE'S ALWAYS THOSE ONE OR TWO BIRDS WHO STAYED OUT TOO LATE, HAD ONE TOO MANY DRINKS, DIDN'T HAND OVER THE KEYS, &C. G., SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE. USA. :)
2006-06-08 09:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They know if they bump into each other they will lose there no claims bonus and have to pay the ensurence company more.
2006-06-08 09:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Callum_601 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have mind don't they
birds can see so they don't bump
birds can turn in air so they miss bumping
they go in rows (lines) in order not to lose there way
god spirit
fly 1by1
so should they bump in each
2006-06-08 09:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by I am sex lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bird traffic control tower.
2006-06-13 14:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by Joe K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, are you serious? How do we walk in a crowd with out doing the same? The eyes, my dear friend, the eyes. (Insert
Twilight Zone music)
2006-06-08 09:18:17 · answer #7 · answered by nina_ross692000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do bump into each other and give each other the bird. HA HA
2006-06-08 09:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With practice and precision of course
2006-06-08 09:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have sensors on them. If they get too close there's a force that pushes them away....duh!
2006-06-08 09:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by AhhBoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋