Meaning & use
murmuration
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A flowing, coordinated flight pattern formed by a large flock of birds, especially starlings.
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Tourists gathered at dusk to watch the murmuration swirl above the pier.
Scientists study murmurations to understand how thousands of birds move without colliding.
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'Murmuration' specifically describes the mesmerizing, shape-shifting flocking behavior of starlings.
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