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Nikki P asked in Science & MathematicsZoology · 1 decade ago

when you see a large flock of birds flying and swooping all in unison what is that display called?

Update:

I have found that this is called a Murmuration.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I believe you are referring to a flock movement called "maneuver waves." You can read about it here: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mflockswoop.ht...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sounds like the evening flight of starlings.

  • 6 years ago

    must be a eyes setisfactin scene

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    search youtube.com for "swarm" to see if that is the word you seek

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    awesome.

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