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Two mechanisms, independent of daylight, may enable pigeons to navigate using Earth’s magnetic field

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How Do Pigeons Find Their Way Home? New Research Suggests That the Birds' Remarkable Navigational Skills Come From Their Livers

How pigeons exploit magnetic fields for navigation

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What helps pigeons find their way home isn't their eyes or beak — it's their liver, study says