The Quiz: Which of these birds does NOT migrate in a V-formation?
Hummingbirds
Canada geese
Trumpeter swans
Northern bald ibis
Hummingbirds do not migrate in a V-formation because they prefer to migrate alone, following the same route of their ancestors. And even if they tried to rearrange themselves, the aerodynamics wouldn’t work for smaller birds. The V-formation works for larger birds with wide wings, as the birds that follow benefit from an upward lift. That helps birds like ducks, geese, pelicans, and cranes conserve energy over long flights.
The correct answer to this quiz is Hummingbirds.