Flocks of pelicans often fly in V-formation. The bird at the point of the V pushes air out of the way. That leading pelican works hard. But that bird’s work lets the other birds fly in formation and use less energy as they fly most likely enable a flock to have the most efficient trip? One pelican leads for the entire trip. One pelican leads for the entire trip. Two pelicans swap the lead for the entire trip. Two pelicans swap the lead for the entire trip. The male pelicans take turns leading for the entire trip. The male pelicans take turns leading for the entire trip. All of the pelicans take turns leading for the entire trip. All of the pelicans take turns leading for the entire trip.