From geese and pelicans to cranes and cormorants, many birds use a V-shaped flock to master the aerodynamics of long-distance ...

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 ...

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 ...

The next time you see birds flying in a V formation, consider this: A new study says they choreograph the beating of their wings with exquisite precision to save energy. (Jan. 15) ...

CLOUDS OF BIRDS: Starlings were spotted flying in a swirling formation in Turkey on Tuesday (1/9). The phenomenon is known as a murmuration and usually happens around sunset.