2) Optimal flock size in birds has important benefits such as a better possibility of fending off predators. When a group of several birds are watching for predators, each individual has more time to feed instead of watching. Moreover, searching for rare food, capturing prey, and finding potential mates are easier in birds with an optimal flock size. On the other hand, it also has some costs such as the increasing risk of getting
2) Optimal flock size in birds has important benefits such as a better possibility of fending off predators. When a group of several birds are watching for predators, each individual has more time to feed instead of watching. Moreover, searching for rare food, capturing prey, and finding potential mates are easier in birds with an optimal flock size. On the other hand, it also has some costs such as the increasing risk of getting