Is flying an instinct or a learned behavior for the canadian goose?

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Is flying an instinct or a learned behavior for the canadian goose?

2006-11-29 22:26:20 · 4 answers · asked by bohogoddess66 1 in Pets ➔ Birds

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I'd say it's both. The "V" flight pattern is probably learned; the idea of flying in a tailwind ("sleep flying") during long journeys seems too sophisticated for instinct alone to instill.

2006-11-30 00:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lightbringer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Instinct. If they do have to learn it takes them about 2 minutes. When they fly depends on when their wings are developed and strong enough.

2006-11-30 06:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ted T 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

learned

2006-11-30 11:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by T5i/Tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they alll have to learn like we learn to walk

2006-11-30 06:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋