Geomagnetic disturbance associated with increased vagrancy in migratory landbirds

Abstract Rare birds known as “accidentals” or “vagrants” have long captivated birdwatchers and puzzled biologists, but the drivers of these rare occurrences remain elusive. Errors in orientation or navigation are considered one potential driver: migratory birds use the Earth’s magnetic field—sensed...

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Main Authors: Benjamin A. Tonelli, Casey Youngflesh, Morgan W. Tingley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26586-0