A starling murmuration is the breathtaking phenomenon where thousands of starlings flock together in the sky, moving in sweeping, fluid shapes that seem almost choreographed. These dense aerial displays usually occur at dusk, when the birds gather before roosting for the night. Scientists believe murmurations provide safety in numbers by confusing predators like hawks and falcons, while also helping the birds exchange information about food sources and conserve warmth as they settle down to roos
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A starling murmuration is the breathtaking phenomenon where thousands of starlings flock together in the sky, moving in sweeping, fluid shapes that seem almost choreographed. These dense aerial displays usually occur at dusk, when the birds gather before roosting for the night. Scientists believe murmurations provide safety in numbers by confusing predators like hawks and falcons, while also helping the birds exchange information about food sources and conserve warmth as they settle down to roos
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