Within-flock differences in exploratory tendency and flock performance in a highly gregarious bird
C. Carere, C. Audebrand, F. Desigaux, R. Pinxten, M. Eens, H. G. Rodel, P. d'Ettorre
The paper investigates how within-flock variation in exploration affects group performance in European starlings, finding that phenotypic homogeneity improves group outcomes.
bioRxiv · Oct 25, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition