Scientists have long known that migrating birds and homing pigeons navigate in part by sensing the Earth’s magnetic fields, especially at night or in overcast conditions when visual landmarks or ...

Homing pigeons have long fascinated scientists with their ability to find their way back over long distances. But exactly how ...

Immune cells packed with iron act as an "internal compass" — helping the birds detect the Earth's magnetic field. The post ...

Homing pigeons rely on a variety of signals to navigate, including magnetism. But it hasn't been clear how they detect magnetic cues. Researchers propose the answer may be found in the birds' livers.

The secret of how pigeons can fly hundreds of miles and still find their way home has been solved by scientists.

A study suggests pigeons navigate using iron-rich immune cells in their livers that can respond to Earth’s magnetic field.

How pigeons fly hundreds of kilometers and still find their way home has long fascinated people. Now, researchers say a surprising answer may be hidden, not in the brain or eyes of birds, but in the ...