Study finds wisdom of crowds emerges in large flocks of migrating songbirds

Summary

This article examines the phenomenon of collective intelligence (the "wisdom of crowds") in large groups of wild animals, specifically focusing on migrating songbirds. While the concept dates back to Aristotle and has been demonstrated in controlled experiments with captive animals, observing this behavior in large-scale wild groups has been challenging. The research presented studies thousands of migrating songbirds to determine whether larger flocks exhibit superior decision-making capabilities compared to smaller groups or individuals, providing empirical evidence for collective intelligence in natural, uncontrolled settings.

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