WONDER #825: What Is a Murmuration?

Question 1 of 3

Hundreds or thousands of starlings flying together in a whirling, ever-changing pattern is a phenomenon known as a what?

  1. murmuration
  2. flock
  3. formation
  4. pattern

Question 2 of 3

What type of bird is most often associated with murmurations?

  1. pigeon
  2. starling
  3. crane
  4. eagle

Question 3 of 3

Scientists now believe that principles of what field of study might help explain murmurations?

  1. biology
  2. nutrition
  3. aviation
  4. physics

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