Twice a year, the world's skies fill with birds undertaking journeys that span entire continents. Arctic terns travel from pole to pole. Bar-tailed godwits cross the Pacific Ocean in a single, ...

To navigate the skies, birds rely on a complex sensory tool kit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Birds have an arsenal of senses ...

Bird migration is one of nature’s greatest wonders. Every year, birds travel across continents in search of food and suitable climates. They complete these journeys without modern tools or digital ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I love birds. When I watch a flock fly by, I wonder if they all know where they are headed. How do they navigate? A.C., Brick, New Jersey Dear A.C.: Sometimes birds do get blown ...