The Mechanics of Bird Flocks (VIDEO)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Wildlife researchers have long tried to understand why birds fly in flocks and how different types of flocks work. This video shares findings from a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that explores the mechanics and benefits of the underlying flock structure used by four types of shorebirds.

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UNC-Chapel Hill

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