Birds Migrate Together At Night In Dispersed Flocks, New Study I...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Mon, 07/07/2008 - 14:00

A new analysis indicates that birds don't fly alone when migrating at night. Some birds, at least, keep together on their migratory journeys, flying in tandem even when they are 200 meters or more apart.


 

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