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Biology

Mechanisms of Magnetoreception in Migratory Songbirds

Quick fact

Migratory songbirds can sense Earth's magnetic field using an internal compass that relies on a quantum chemical reaction in their eyes—a process that is extremely fast and works even in low light.

Why this is interesting

Every spring and autumn, billions of songbirds fly thousands of miles to an unseen destination. How do they know where to go?