How Do Birds Know Which Way to Migrate?

Imagine you're flying through the sky and you don't have a map, just your instincts. Some birds use the sun to know where they are going, like a giant clock in the sky! They also use the stars, like a night-time guide. Some even use magnetic fields underground to help them find their way home.

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  1. A bird uses the sun like a giant clock to know which way to fly.
  2. At night, it looks at the stars and follows them across the sky.
  3. It feels an invisible magnetic map under its feet to guide it home.

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