Wildlife FAQ
Why do birds fly in a V?
The V-formation reduces drag: each bird flies in the upwash of the wingtip vortex from the one ahead, cutting energy use by roughly 20-30%. The lead bird works hardest and rotates back periodically.
The V-formation reduces drag: each bird flies in the upwash of the wingtip vortex from the one ahead, cutting energy use by roughly 20-30%. The lead bird works hardest and rotates back periodically.