Once in a while, huge flock of starling rolling, twisting, change directions all together to what seems to be an amazing, synchronic, breath taking dance in the air.
This phenomena is called "Starling Murmuration".
Scientists consider this behavior as a strategic way to avoid predators but still not sure why is it happening, and how exactly each one of the hundreds or even thousands of birds react so quickly and accurately to change of direction and speed.
Experts assess that each one of them have to remain in eye contact with at least 7 individuals simultaneously to create this effect.
These very rare shapes, taken by Daniel Bieber in 2018 in spain.
Source:
https://www.lancswt.org.uk/blog/charlotte-varela/starling-murmuration-facts
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