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  • How do migratory birds find their way?

  • With the help of GPS.

  • No.

  • Every year, many migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers to find food, to avoid extreme weather, etc.

  • But researchers don't know how these birds find their way and travel to the same location year after year.

  • However, an observation suggests that migratory birds can detect the earth's magnetic field lines.

  • That appear to emerge from south pole and merge into north pole.

  • When migratory birds have to travel from north to south or vice versa.

  • They align themselves with the magnetic field lines and travel to their location.

  • Along with this.

  • Migratory birds may also find their way by creating a mental map of their route using mountains, rivers, etc.

  • Besides this, it is also believed that migratory birds use the location of the sun.

  • Stars to find their way and reach the same location.

How do migratory birds find their way?

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