These days they gather in hundreds of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), a small bird similar to the blackbird.
They form huge flocks, like a cloud dance, whose movement remember what the banks put in place some fish to escape and thwart the attacks of predators.
also for transfers for the purpose of their stunt group is probably the same: to protect themselves from attacks by birds of prey seen in these gatherings a good opportunity for an easy meal.
The wonderful thing is the manner in which the flight of each bird is added to form what is the organic movement of the flock, seen from a distance it seems that only a being with a will.
This evening transfers are placed, in groups, and protected in high places to spend the night as tree branches or the latest high voltage pylons.
Fortunately in Italy this beautiful little animal is well protected by law, the transfer so you save both the resentment of the farmer who sees his field plundered by the ravenous bird of sportsmanship by both the hunter enticed by the difficult challenge of shooting at a giant flock of ferocious transfers.
Starlings gather in large groups to move: it is not strictly a migratory bird, but still moves on short distances to escape the harsh northern winter.
fact not the transfer in the summer nests in southern Italy, we have instead is also found in the warm seasons, especially in spring you can hear his very recognizable to: a long whistle that starts from a low tone to become very acute.
addition to whistle, to impress the women in the male of the transfer vests in the spring with an elegant and colorful plumage, as you can see in this picture taken at the park of the castle of Miramare, a true oasis in which many species of birds find rest and protection:
If the transfer from afar may seem like the blackbird, up close you can not help but note their bright colors agitated white scab, a currency that could compete with most famed tropical birds!
-Update 10/11/2010:
thanks to the Father is available footage of a flock flying over Monfalcone!
-Update 10/11/2010:
thanks to the Father is available footage of a flock flying over Monfalcone!
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