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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 birds might use the organs' iron-rich immune cells as internal compasses on overcast days, when they must rely on Earth’s ...

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

A new study has revealed that a pigeon’s incredible sense of direction may be down to a magnetic sensor contained in their liver.

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Iron-rich cells in the birds’ liver could help explain how pigeons and other animals navigate with help from Earth’s magnetic ...

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