Compass systems

Three compass systems based on global cues known to exist in migrating birds are reviewed. Two of these systems are based on celestial cues, a time-dependent sun compass and time-independent, i.e. not involving the internal clock, star compass. The third system is the magnetic compass, based on a se...

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Published in:	Journal of Comparative Physiology Vol. 203; no. 6-7; pp. 447 - 453
Main Author:	Chernetsov, Nikita
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.07.2017 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Animal Migration - physiology Animal Physiology Animals Biomedical and Life Sciences Bird migration Birds Birds - physiology Cues geography Integration Life Sciences Magnetic compass magnetic fields Magnetics migratory behavior Migratory birds Neurosciences Orientation - physiology Physicists Review Reviews Zoology Celestial compass Magnetic compass Birds Compass system Orientation
ISSN:	0340-7594, 1432-1351
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