Magnetic Compass Orientation in a Palaearctic–Indian Night Migrant, the Red-Headed Bunting

Red-headed Buntings (<i>Emberiza bruniceps</i>) perform long-distance migrations within their southerly overwintering grounds and breeding areas in the northern hemisphere. Long-distance migration demands essential orientation mechanisms. The earth’s magnetic field, celestial cues, and m...

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Main Authors: Tushar Tyagi, Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1541