How Do Birds Migrate Across the World?

Birds use special tools like the sun, stars, and Earth’s magnetic field to help them find their way during long trips. Imagine you’re flying in a big airplane without a map, that’s kind of how it feels for birds! Some even remember the path from last year. It’s like having a built-in GPS inside your body.

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  1. A little bird uses the sun like a clock to know when it's time to fly south.
  2. A baby swan learns its route by watching its parents fly every year.
  3. A pigeon flies across an ocean using Earth’s magnetic field like a compass.

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