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by Skirtsnhose on August 6th, 2008
Because the birds behind the lead bird ride the lead bird's wake. It allows the birds in back to use less energy in flight, especially over long distances. The flock will rotate lead birds, so that each bird has a chance to rest a bit in flight.
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Correct.
by Tacet on August 6th, 2008
you mean they fly sleeping?? wow i never knew that.
by Jabeer on August 6th, 2008
No, they just aren't working as hard to keep up.
by Skirtsnhose on August 6th, 2008
don't waste energy on concentration on navigation?
by Jabeer on August 7th, 2008
No. The lead bird is flying through undisturbed air, so it's got to work the hardest. The other birds are being pulled through the air a bit by the birds in front of them, so they don't have to flap as hard to keep up.
by Skirtsnhose on August 7th, 2008
i got it, wow, thanks a lot dear :)
by Jabeer on August 7th, 2008