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    Our study observed and compared the social behaviors of Bushtits and Mockingbirds. We found that Bushtits were more often seen in larger groups, while Mockingbirds were usually observed alone. Through further observation, we discovered that Mockingbirds are very territorial of other birds, while Bushtits gather together in small groups for protection due to their small size. This contrasted with the more aggressive and medium-sized Mockingbirds, which do not need to flock as much as Bushtits for safety.

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    Our study observed and compared the social behaviors of Bushtits and Mockingbirds. We found that Bushtits were more often seen in larger groups, while Mockingbirds were usually observed alone. Through further observation, we discovered that Mockingbirds are very territorial of other birds, while Bushtits gather together in small groups for protection due to their small size. This contrasted with the more aggressive and medium-sized Mockingbirds, which do not need to flock as much as Bushtits for safety.

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    Our study observed and compared the social behaviors of Bushtits and Mockingbirds. We found that Bushtits were more often seen in larger groups, while Mockingbirds were usually observed alone. Through further observation, we discovered that Mockingbirds are very territorial of other birds, while Bushtits gather together in small groups for protection due to their small size. This contrasted with the more aggressive and medium-sized Mockingbirds, which do not need to flock as much as Bushtits for safety.

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    The Social Behaviors of Bushtits and Mockingbirds

    Vivian Huang, Ariana Sterling, Alex Li


    Abstract
    Our study was conducted in order to observe,
    compare, and contrast the behavior of two species of
    birds, Bushtit and Mockingbirds. We observed flight
    patterns as well as grouping behavior for the first few
    weeks and noticed that bushtits were far more likely
    to be observed with a larger group while mockingbirds
    were observed more as individuals. Through the next
    few weeks of the study we focused on why they
    exhibited these specific grouping behaviors and what Figure 1. Northern Mockingbirds are more frequently observed
    Figure 2. Conceptual map of Robert Redford
    individually compared to the grouping behavior of Bushtit birds.
    factors went into their decisions to remain within Observations of the two bird species were taken once weekly (5 weeks);
    Conservancy plant ecosystems and their locations.
    Red markers represent locations where
    the number of times each individual and group was observed was
    groups or as individuals. We began to notice that Mockingbirds and Bushits were observed weekly (5
    documented. Red and Blue Bars represent Mockingbirds and Bushtit
    Mockingbirds were very territorial toward both other respectively. weeks).

    species and other mockingbirds. This led us to the


    idea that due to the small stature of the bushtit, they Literature Cited
    Dan Greaney, “Bird Words: Social and cooperative, bushtits band together”, 2019
    must group together for protection against predatory
    Smith, Susan M. "Roosting aggregations of bushtits in response to cold temperatures." The
    birds. This is in contrast with mockingbirds who are
    Condor 74.4 (1972): 478-479.
    naturally aggressive and a medium sized bird, they do
    Derrickson, Kim C., and Randall Breitwisch. "Northern mockingbird." The Birds of North America,
    not need to flock together as much as bushtits do. Picture of Bushtit

    Inc (1992).
    Sterling, Ariana. “Robert Redford Conservancy.” 29 Nov. 2022.
    Sterling, Ariana. “Binoculars.” 29 Nov. 2022.
    Brodman, Robert. “Photo of Mockingbird.” Accessed 29 Nov. 2022.
    Brodman, Robert. “Photo of Bushtit.” Accessed 29 Nov. 2022.
    Picture of Mockingbird

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