Studying individual-level interactions can transform our understanding of avian mixed-species flocks

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Abstract Avian mixed-species flocks are ubiquitous across habitats and a model for studying how heterospecific sociality influences the behavior composition of animal communities. Here, we review literature on argue that renewed focus individual-level interactions among flock members can transform our understanding this iconic, avian social system. Specifically, suggest an individual perspective will further (1) inter- intraspecific variation in participation links to fitness costs benefits, (2) implications familiarity between individuals structuring communities, (3) roles within related species. We summarize studies use each these areas discuss knowledge from conspecific posit more broadly may shape flocks. encourage research approaches incorporate traits, relationships, their assessment flocking dynamics. propose analysis be particularly important explicitly identifying outcomes led evolution flocks, which turn affect community structure resilience.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: The Auk

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['1938-4254', '0004-8038']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ornithology/ukad007