Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study - DW.com
Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Max Planck Institute have discovered that pigeons use iron-rich macrophages in their livers to navigate using magnetic fields. This finding adds a new layer to the understanding of how birds maintain orientation during overcast conditions.
Why it matters
This study provides a significant breakthrough in biological science, solving a long-standing mystery regarding animal navigation and magnetoreception.
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study
The article is a straightforward summary of a scientific study published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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