Birds travel long distances when they migrate, like going on a really big vacation. They use things like the sun, stars, and even smells to find their way. Some birds can sense Earth’s magnetic field, which acts like an invisible map that helps them know where they are and where they need to go.
Examples
- A sparrow flies from its home in the north to a warm place in the south, using the sun like a clock.
- A swallow follows the stars at night, just like sailors used to follow them on long voyages.
- A sandpiper uses Earth’s magnetic field as an invisible compass to guide it across thousands of miles.
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See also
- How Do Birds Migrate for Thousands of Miles?
- How Do Birds Migrate So Precisely?
- How Do Birds Migrate So Far?
- How Do Animals Migrate Across the World?
- How Do Bees Know Where to Go When They Leave the Hive?
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