Which of the following statements does not accurately describe the navigational ability of homing in birds?
A. Homing pigeons have map sense, which
most likely includes landmarks as well as
olfactory and visual cues.
B. Homing pigeons use the sun and stars as
well as the magnetic field to find their way
"home" over long distances.
C. If a homing pigeon is fitted with a magnetic
helmet, it would not be able to find its way on
a cloudy day.
D. If a homing pigeon is fitted with a magnetic
helmet, it would not be able to find its way on
a cloudy day, but it would be able to navigate
on a sunny day because it would still be able
to use the sun as a compass.
E. A biological clock used for time cues is not
necessary for a homing pigeon to use the sun
compass.
E
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