Ask a Question
or
Create a Poll
  1. Home /
  2. Questions /
  3. Science
  4. / Biology
  5. / Animals & Wildlife
  6. / Birds
  7. / Flight And Navigation

by Drublic on February 6th, 2007

Drublic

Question

Help answer this question below.

Why do geese fly in a V formation?

  • Like
  • Report
Share:
Other

Answers. 4 helpful answers below.

  • by doodlethenoodle on February 6th, 2007

    doodlethenoodle

    Two reasons. First, it conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The birds take turns being in the front, falling back when they get tired. In this way, the geese can fly for a long time before they must stop for rest.

    The second benefit to the V formation is that it is easy to keep track of every bird in the group. Fighter pilots often use this formation for the same reason.

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by DR. Dank Phd on August 21st, 2007

    DR. Dank Phd

    to decrease the effects of drag on the flock allowing the ones in the back to rest up more so that they may eventually make their way to the front

    • Like
    • Report

    4 comments | Post one | Permalink

  • by Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin on February 6th, 2007

    Esteban-- Smart ass Pumpkin

    because it damn near impossible to fly a figure "8"

    • Like
    • Report

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

  • by Sociopathetic on October 5th, 2007

    Sociopathetic

    Leadership, hahaha.

    No comments. Post one | Permalink

Want to attach an image to your answer? Click here.

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

You're reading Why do geese fly in a V formation? - which can also be phrased in the following ways:

  • Does anyone know why canadian geese fly in a v?

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Why do geese fly in a v
How do geese navigate
Why do geese fly in a v
V formation of the geese what is the meaning
Why do swans fly in a v shape

Answerbag

a Demand Media company