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Friday 10th August 2007, 13:29
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Why do a bird bird-party form?
A mixed group of bird species moving through a forest is called a "bird-party". Why do they form? Which kind of birds will move into a bird-party? IS this seasonal?
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Saturday 11th August 2007, 00:43
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Good question. In winter in Northern Europe it's common to find mixed groups of tits and Goldcrests for example. I think they help one another to locate food sources and alert each other to approaching predators but there may well be other reasons.
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Saturday 11th August 2007, 08:04
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Good guess. I was wondering if the "group" also give protection against predators. More eyes to see what's coming? But then again the noise and movement must attrack a lot of attention...?
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