Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons

Details Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons

2011-12-02

arxiv.org/abs/1112.0426v1

Physics

Physics and Society

7 pages, 5 figures

Scientific paper

Collective motion of bird flocks can be explained via the hypothesis of many wrongs, and/or, a structured leadership mechanism. In pigeons, previous studies have shown that there is a well-defined hierarchical structure and certain specific individuals occupy more dominant positions --- suggesting that leadership by the few individuals drives the behavior of the collective. Conversely, by analyzing the same data-sets, we uncover a more egalitarian mechanism. We show that both reciprocal relationships and a stratified hierarchical leadership are important and necessary in the collective movements of pigeon flocks. Rather than birds adopting either exclusive averaging or leadership strategies, our experimental results show that it is an integrated combination of both compromise and leadership which drives the group's movement decisions.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Reciprocal relationships in collective flights of homing pigeons will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-140059