For centuries, homing pigeons have amazed people with their ability to return home across vast distances. Even when released ...

Homing pigeons have long fascinated scientists with their ability to find their way back over long distances. But exactly how ...

Homing pigeons rely on a variety of signals to navigate, including magnetism. But it hasn't been clear how they detect magnetic cues. Researchers propose the answer may be found in the birds' livers.

Scientists have identified iron-rich immune cells in the livers of pigeons that act as internal compasses. The discovery provides a previously unknown physical link between animal immunity and sensory ...

Researchers have discovered that pigeons may use special iron-rich immune cells in their livers to sense the Earth’s magnetic field, effectively giving them a built-in navigation system. The findings ...

A new study suggests that pigeons may navigate using specialized immune cells in their livers, providing insights into avian ...