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  2. Purple martin - Wikipedia

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    Rarely, they will come to the ground to eat insects. They usually fly relatively high, so, contrary to popular opinion, mosquitoes do not form a large part of their diet. [ 3 ] Research published in 2015, however, does indicate that the purple martin feeds on invasive fire ants ( Solenopsis invicta ) and that they may make up a significant ...

  3. Swarm behaviour - Wikipedia

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    Many birds migrate in flocks. For larger birds, it is assumed that flying in flocks reduces energy costs. The V formation is often supposed to boost the efficiency and range of flying birds, particularly over long migratory routes. All the birds except the first fly in the upwash from one of the wingtip vortices of the bird ahead.

  4. Common nighthawk - Wikipedia

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    Nighthawks prefer to nest in edge and early successional habitats, making them one of only a handful of birds which will live and hunt in burned or clearcut patches of forest. [15] The common nighthawk is drawn into urban built-up areas by insects. [5] The common nighthawk is the only nighthawk occurring over the majority of northern North America.

  5. Category:Video games about insects - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Video games about insects" The following 137 pages are in this category, out of 137 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.

  6. Mexican free-tailed bat - Wikipedia

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    The bats eat moths, beetles, dragonflies, flies, true bugs, wasps, and ants. They usually catch flying prey in flight. [15] Large numbers of Mexican free-tailed bats fly hundreds of meters above the ground in Texas to feed on migrating insects. [16] The consumption of insects by these bats can be quite significant. [17] [18]

  7. Animal migration - Wikipedia

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    Bird migration is controlled primarily by day length, signalled by hormonal changes in the bird's body. [20] On migration, birds navigate using multiple senses. Many birds use a sun compass, requiring them to compensate for the sun's changing position with time of day. [21] Navigation involves the ability to detect magnetic fields.

  8. AP PHOTOS: Beijingers play fetch with migratory birds in ...

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    Domesticating the birds and training them for the bead-catching game may take four to five months, Xie said. Players teach the birds to fetch by first throwing seeds into the air, and later ...

  9. European bee-eater - Wikipedia

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    This bird breeds in open country in warmer climates. As the name suggests, bee-eaters predominantly eat insects, especially bees, wasps, and hornets. They catch insects in flight, in sorties from an open perch. Before eating a bee, the European bee-eater removes the sting by repeatedly hitting the insect on a hard surface.