The Predator carries the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, which integrates an infrared sensor, color/monochrome daylight TV camera, image-intensified TV camera, laser designator and laser illuminator.
The birds see a whole beam - like a laser beam. And they perceive that as they move through the field or a rooftop or the vineyards as a threat. Something coming at them as a predator. So they ...
These laser-guided arrows seem to be an intentional downgrade from the Yautja's standard energy weaponry, possibly being given by the lower-ranked Feral Predator to prove itself with. The arrow ...