Birds fly in a V formation to save energy. The bird in front creates lift for those behind. This teamwork makes long flights easier. Scientists studied ibises using tracking devices. They observed ...

Remember when you were a kid and you looked up at the sky to see dozens of geese soaring overhead in a V shape? "Why do they do that?" you probably wondered. Seeing birds — from geese to pelicans and ...

(WHTM) — In Pennsylvania, you may see many geese throughout the year. During the fall and winter months, you may hear them honking as they fly overhead in a V shape. When the geese are in a V ...

MOOSIC, Pa. — Birds have begun migrating south, but ever wonder why they fly in a "V" formation? Joe was in Moosic to see if anyone there had the answer.

In their paper “ V-like formations in flocks of artificial birds ”, the two Brazilian researchers found that BOTH theories are true. They found that geese migrate in a “V” formation to provide each ...

NEW YORK -- The next time you see birds flying in a V, consider this: A new study says they choreograph the flapping of their wings with exquisite precision to help them on their way. That's what ...

When a squadron of Canadian geese flies north, you know that spring is on the way. In the fall we see them flying south which tells you that winter will soon be here. A flock of geese, ducks or other ...

Ever seen a flock of birds flying in a perfect V formation and wondered why they line up that way? It is not just to look pretty. Flying in a V helps them save energy and makes long journeys easier ...

Anyone watching the autumn sky knows that migrating birds fly in a V formation, but scientists have long debated why. A new study of ibises finds that these big-winged birds carefully position their ...

You've heard of being a copycat, but what about a copyflap? That's apparently just what birds are doing when flying in a V-formation, something that's frequently seen when giant flocks migrate across ...