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Whose studies first showed that some birds use smell as a navigation tool?
Quick Answer
This was revealed through later migration research, not a single ancient discovery. Experiments on species such as pigeons and petrels showed that smell can guide navigation.
The Full Story
Bird navigation is not based only on the sun, stars or magnetic fields. Studies over the 20th century showed that some birds also use olfactory cues, especially over oceans or unfamiliar terrain. Homing pigeons and seabirds such as petrels have been central to this research. The finding changed the way scientists think about how birds build mental maps of the world.
Key Facts
1.Olfactory navigation was demonstrated in several bird species
2.Petrels and homing pigeons are important study species
3.Bird navigation uses multiple sensory systems
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