When a large flock of birds take flight suddenly (ex. if they’re startled) how do they know where to go instead of flying off in all directions?

Question

When a large flock of birds take flight suddenly (ex. if they’re startled) how do they know where to go instead of flying off in all directions?

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Answer 1

The software that animates enormous crowds in movies started with a simulation of birds in flight called ‘boids’