How Do Starling Flocks Create Those Mesmerizing Murmurations?

The Incredible Science Behind Starling Murmurations

Animal Documentary & Science Concepts on Instagram: "Murmuration is a spectacular natural phenomenon where hundreds or even thousands of birds—most commonly starlings—fly together in tightly coordinated, swirling patterns across the sky. ✨What happens in a murmuration? 🔹Birds move as a single, flowing cloud, constantly changing shape 🔹Each bird adjusts its flight based on the nearest 6–7 birds, not the whole flock 🔹No leader is involved—the movement emerges from simple local rules 🕊Why do bi