A shape-shifting flock of thousands of starlings, called a murmuration, is amazing to see. As many as 750,000 birds join together in flight. The birds spread out and come together. The flock splits ...

Birds fly in a V formation to save energy. The bird in front creates lift for those behind. This teamwork makes long flights easier. Scientists studied ibises using tracking devices. They observed ...

Physical and biological systems are different. But are they? A new study on JSTAT observes that similarities might be greater than we think “In a way, birds are flying atoms,” explains Julien Tailleur ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do flocks of birds swoop and swirl together ...

Ever seen a flock of birds flying in a perfect V formation and wondered why they line up that way? It is not just to look pretty. Flying in a V helps them save energy and makes long journeys easier ...