Scientists probe how pigeons use magnetism to navigate

from All Things Considered · host Ari Daniel

Homing pigeons rely on a variety of signals to navigate, including magnetism. But it hasn't been clear how they detect magnetic cues. Researchers propose the answer may be found in the birds' livers.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 4, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Scientists probe how pigeons use magnetism to navigate

0:00 4:10

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of All Things Considered?

This episode is 4 minutes long.

When was this All Things Considered episode published?

This episode was published on June 4, 2026.

Can I download this All Things Considered episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!