Why do birds sit on electrical and telephone wires?
It is freezing outside and I would expect the birds to flock where it is warmer, but this morning(and also yesterday) we have found this huge flock of sparrows sitting on the wires. does anyone know why they do that?
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Good place to hang out together?
and answer I found on Yahoo! answers by a Lisa T.
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They are social creatures and likely to hang out where everyone else does - like people! They tend to gather in flocks too. If it's near intersections my guess would be that's because it's between two clear fly zones, where there are not tall trees or buildings to get in their way as they fly. They like to stay relatively close to the ground for warmth, water, food, action...and wires are everywhere so they are used to hanging out there.
Another thought...People are not going to bother them or threaten them if they are sitting on electrical or telephone wires - those birds who sat there learned that, and the birds who chose the buildings and windowsills didn't fare as well. The survivors spread the wisdom to their offspring (a Darwinian explanation, but makes sense even if you're not a Darwinian).
Because they can? ;)
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