WONDER #1667: How Do Homing Pigeons Find Home?

Question 1 of 3

Homing pigeons have been shown to travel over how many miles to reach their home successfully?

1. 100
2. 250
3. 678
4. 1,100

Question 2 of 3

Homing pigeons know which direction to travel because of an internal compass mechanism that relies upon what?

1. the Sun
2. the Moon
3. magnetic fields
4. ocean currents

Question 3 of 3

A recent theory suggests that homing pigeons may use what type of waves to guide them home?

1. light
2. sound
3. ocean
4. water

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