Which of the Following Statements About Pigeon Flocking Behavior Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pigeon flocking behavior is true?

• A) There is no cost connected to flocking.
• B) Pigeons in flocks are more likely to be preyed on than are solitary pigeons.
• C) Solitary pigeons face a greater risk of disease than do pigeons in flocks.
• D) Pigeons forage more successfully in flocks than they do individually.
• E) None of the above

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