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How Do Migrating Birds Find Their Way?

Migrating birds navigate with a flexible toolkit. Depending on species, age and conditions, they can use the Sun, stars, Earth’s magnetic field, polarized light, landmarks, smells and social information. An inherited programme can supply…

Oct 7, 2026 • 14 min readRead the discovery →
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