How does the social behavior of Ruby-crowned Kinglets typically change during migration compared to the breeding season?
Answer
They become more gregarious and less territorial, often joining flocks
During migration, kinglets exhibit increased social tolerance, frequently joining mixed-species foraging flocks as a mechanism for better defense and foraging efficiency.
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