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How do birds navigate?

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I see birds migrating. How do they know where to go?
asked Oct 6, 2013 in Bird Behavior by anonymous
edited Oct 6, 2013

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Scientists know that birds have the ability to fly thousands of miles finding their way to a desired area by using the earth's magnetic field. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that certain cells in a pigeon's brain record detailed information on the magnetic field which acts similarly to a compass. Birds can detect the magnetic field and scientists believe the information is stored in another part of the brain.
answered Jan 27, 2014 by (36,420 points)

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