why do geese fly in a v?

Answer 1

the one in front has the map (sorry)

Answer 2

While the "wind resistance" explanation is true, it's only partially so. The other reason they fly in a "V" is because geese (like other fowl) have thier eyes mounted on the sides of their head. So flying in a "V" aso becomes more natural because all the geese in the group can see every other goose and is thus able to keep a proper position in the formation. This is also the reason military jet's fly in a "V" pattern. The leader is the "windbreaker" while the followers can do other things such as watch for approaching enemies. The same goes for ducks and geese. :)

Answer 3

I understand it has to do with aerodynamics. Geese fly hundreds of miles every year. The geese following the lead goose fly in it's slipstream to make flying easier, the ones following do the same.Ducks do the same. It's one of the signs of Autumn here in the fens. First you hear the honking and if you look up, you see dozens of geese flying in formation all calling to each other as they go. It is a sight I will never get tired of seeing. I am very very lucky to live in the fens.

Answer 4

aerodynamics, the goose at the front "breaks" the air Resistance making the ones behind life easier. If you watch for long enough you will see that the one at the front is constantly changing.The v is the best way of reducing the outside edge resistance. effectively this is an energy conservation system allowing geese to fly further for longer. In endurance cycling eg tour de France you can see a little of this going on the lead cyclist is often constantly changing until near the end of the race

Answer 5

They take turns being at the tip of the V - and the lead goose will peel off after some time and be replaced by another.

It is the best formation to fly in where the geese will meet with the least amount of wind resistance.....tha's why the lead goose will retire after some time of absorbing the most force

Answer 6

they fly in a tight V formation so that the drag on the leader is low and they dont have to stop to rest as often. the leader position changes often so that these geese wont overtire themselves.ive hunted in nebraska and in the main flyway of the united states.the geese ducks and other species of water fowl all fly in the V formation.ive seen canadians in the central area of north carolina fly the same path.this is an ingrained pattern just as their migratory path.

Answer 7

the leading goose creates a stream which makes it easier for the other geese to fly, the ones at the back flying easiest and the one at the front flying hardest.

Answer 8

The reason why the fly in a V i have been told that while they are flying one might get shot down or something it is easier to form a v shape with like one less goose than if they flew in a circle .

Answer 9

Because the air gets chopped up by the bird flying at the front and makes it easier for the birds behind to fly with less energy.

Answer 10

They are flying in formation as it reduces the drag. they fly using eachother's slipstreams and hence use less energy on long distance flights. They actually change positions during flight so everyone gets a turn up front, where they use more energy.

Answer 11

Most migrating birds do as its more aerodynamic and they all follow a leader - but they fly slightly on the wing of the bird in front so that they can see where they are going....hence the V shape..