German scientists studied 36 European robins and concluded that the birds can 'see' the Earth's magnetic field, allowing them to navigate Photo: PA From The Telegraph:
Robins can 'see' the Earth's magnetic field which allows them to navigate, scientists believe.
The information, relayed to a specialised light-processing region of the brain called ''cluster N'', helps the robin find its way on migration flights.
Experts know birds possess an internal magnetic compass, but there is disagreement about what form it takes.
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