Most of us have probably seen large groups of migrating birds like geese or ducks flying in formation. These large groups of birds are particularly common in late autumn and early winter when birds migrate from their summer habitat in Canada to the warmer climate of the southern United States. Such groups of birds will typically fly in a large "V" shape with one bird in the lead and others trailing behind in two lines.
heybbylovee answered Thursday August 14 2008, 11:35 pm: i actually know the answer to this.
it's so that they can move further in a shorter amount of time. the front bird is the leader, and when he gets tired, he moves to the back and someone takes his place. it's smarter than 12 or so birds flying alone, and less tiring. [ heybbylovee's advice column | Ask heybbylovee A Question ]
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