The assertion that “birds of a feather flock together” may require an update, taking the age of the birds into account. A recent study published in Current Biology found that — in the case of migratory storks — it’s mostly the younger birds that stick together for survival. As they age, migrating storks tend to lean into their own knowledge of the route, choosing optimal flying conditions over companionship.
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