Which natural phenomenon helps birds navigate? – Answered
So, What natural occurrence assists birds with navigation?
Is it:
A) Tropical storms
B) Meteor showers
C) Magnetic fields
Birds utilize Earth’s magnetic field, which is generated by the movement of liquid iron in its outer core, as a means of navigation. Recent studies have revealed that birds possess a specialized protein in their eyes that enables them to visualize the effects of Earth’s magnetic field and use it to orient themselves.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C) Magnetic fields.
The List of Quizzes for today are:
- These pelicans are flying over a wildlife refuge in California. But which state has a pelican as its state bird? – answered
- What bird migrates hundreds of miles on foot? – answered
- Which natural phenomenon helps birds navigate? – Answered
