discoverynews: This would be a sad sight, indeed. Birds Hold Funerals for Their Dead The birds gather around their fallen friend and sing to such a degree that the din gathers more birds, who then sing and in turn gather more. After the funeral ceremony the birds avoid foraging in the area around the deceased bird for at least 24 hours. read more… And now I’m thinking of Rue and the mockingjays. If anyone in cubeland asks, tell them I’ve got something in my eye.

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This would be a sad sight, indeed.

Birds Hold Funerals for Their Dead

The birds gather around their fallen friend and sing to such a degree that the din gathers more birds, who then sing and in turn gather more. After the funeral ceremony the birds avoid foraging in the area around the deceased bird for at least 24 hours.

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And now I’m thinking of Rue and the mockingjays. If anyone in cubeland asks, tell them I’ve got something in my eye.

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