European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can cont

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European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can contain thousands of individuals, is a form of predator evasion. Photographed in Rome, Italy.

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Photo credit: © MANUEL PRESTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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