Why do birds flock together?

Answer 1

Protection from predators (just as fish form schools) and for migratory birds it serves the purpose of aiding those who haven't made the trip before. Also, when birds fly in flocks over long distances it it actually more fuel efficient for them. The air turbulence created by the front of the flock makes it less strenuous for the trailing birds to fly. They even rotate positions to spread the benefit to the entire flock.

Answer 2

There are a number of reasons bird flock. It is true that there are safety in numbers. If there are a hundred birds together an individual 's chances of being picked up drop dramatically. If you watch a flock of blackbirds you can tell when there is a hawk nearby. They will group in a tight "ball" rather than a loose strung out flock.

American White Pelicans and Northern Shovelers (a type of duck) use flock behavior to feed. The group will swim in a circle, tightening inward to drive fish and other water creatures into the center to feed on them.

Geese, and some other birds, migrate in flocks in V formation to make long flights easier. The shape of the V makes flying easier for the birds farther back. They will take turns at the front, the roughest place to fly, so no individual bird will get exhausted.

Some species of birds have a social system set up in their flock. Their breeding system is part of that system. Some species of ducks even set up a "day care" like situation where one bird will care for another's young temporarily.

Bird behavior is a fascinating subject. This barely skims the surface of the surface. I would recommend David Attenbourgh's Life of Birds series, aired originally on PBS for a short painless course on avian life!

Answer 3

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Flock Together..

Larger Species of Birds fly in a V formation to reduce drag, and energy to fly long distances. :http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/nature/q0237.shtml



Small Species Birds "Flock" for protection of the species. In flight there are three attitudes in play.
Separation: steer to avoid crowding local flockmates
Alignment: steer towards the average heading of local flockmates
Cohesion: steer to move toward the average position of local flockmates

To learn more and see it in action go here:
http://www.red3d.com/cwr/boids/

Also check this site out for Bird Info:http://www.earthlife.net/birds/migration2.html

Answer 4

Birds do not naturally flock together. You will find, if you look closely at the lead bird, it will have a doringo worm in its beak. The others are trying to catch him to take it for themselves. Next time you see a "flock", take a look!

Answer 5

There are many advantages of living in a group in the wild:
-Safety in numbers (more eyes to spot predators, and more animals to fight off predators)
-It is easier to find a mate (and more genetic diversity)
-More individuals can find more food
-Messages can be communicated quickly (food location, predators, etc)
-In flight, flying in formation cuts down on turbulence

There are also disadvantage:
-Animals are more easily spotted by predators if they hang around in groups.
-More competition for resources and mates
-Disease can spread quickly through a large group
-More fighting amongst individuals

Answer 6

Safety in numbers.

Answer 7

Because they have the same feathers.....

Answer 8

because they like it

Answer 9

they are gay