Scientists discover guidance system for migratory songbirds

Researchers at the University of Exeter have identified key mechanisms that guide migratory songbirds on their transcontinental journeys. The discovery explains how these birds reliably navigate thousands of miles twice yearly, advancing our understanding of avian biology and the remarkable sensory systems that make long-distance migration possible.

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