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Re-calibration of the magnetic compass in hand-raised European robins (Erithacus rubecula)
Migratory birds can use a variety of environmental cues for orientation. A primary calibration between the celestial and magnetic compasses seems to be fundamental prior to a bird’s first autumn migration. Releasing hand-raised or rescued young birds back into the wild might therefore be a problem b...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2015
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4585702/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26388258 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep14323 |