Speed Determines Leadership and Leadership Determines Learning
during Pigeon Flocking

http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822%2815%2901307-X?_returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS096098221501307X%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

• Pigeons with faster ground speeds during solo flights become
flock leaders

• Solo homing efficiency does not predict leadership

• After flocking, leaders take straighter solo routes, indicating enhanced
learning

Thanks to J. Gibson