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Pulsed radiofrequency magnetic fields may disorient migratory birds, experiments suggest

Every year, millions of migratory birds travel between different geographical regions on Earth to find food, escape cold weather or reach safe environments to raise chicks. To determine which direction to fly, these birds rely on various types of sensory cues and information, including the magnetic...

Pulsed radiofrequency magnetic fields may disorient migratory birds, experiments suggest
Image: Phys.org
Every year, millions of migratory birds travel between different geographical regions on Earth to find food, escape cold weather or reach safe environments to raise chicks. To determine which direction to fly, these birds rely on various types of sensory cues and information, including the magnetic field surrounding our planet, known as the geomagnetic field.

Originally published at Phys.org

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