Why do geese fly in a V?

Answer 1

Because it keeps them from getting lost.

-Chris Marx

They fly in a "V" because it lessens the wind resistance for the ones in back,if you had ever hunted geese you would know the one in front is the biggest oldest one with the toughest meat.Even if some got lost from the group they would still fly to the same spot they do every year.

Bill Betts

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

The disturbance caused by the wing-beats of a bird in front of it, lowers the air-resistance for the following bird. A v-formation is highly efficient. the birds take turns taking the front position.

Answer 4

They fly in a V-shape so that the goose in the front breaks the wind for the other geese, thus making it easier for the rest of the flock to fly. They take turns being at the front of the V so that they all share the task.

Answer 5

Geese fly in a v so they can sniff each others butts

Answer 6

because they were born to do that.