Like a peloton of cyclists gaming the harsh realities of aerodynamics, birds flying together in formation can save substantial amounts of energy. But what's good for the goose isn't necessarily good ...

Pigeons are not “flying rats,” and Jasper Doest is determined to change that perception. His photography project, “Pandemic Pigeons: A Love Story,” chronicles the lives of Ollie and Dollie, a pair of ...

Social animals have to make decisions that affect not just themselves, but everyone in the group. For example, when embarking on a journey together, individuals must agree on the route--a difficult ...

A new study looked at the social influences on pigeon flight routes. Comparing the flight patterns of pairs of pigeons to a computer model, the researcher found that flight paths are improved as ...