Quantitative reanalysis of classic pigeon homing experiments rejects a liver-based magnetic compass based on superparamagnetism

Joseph L. Kirschvink, Charles Walcott

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.09.07.749779
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@article{allodium:10.64898/2026.09.07.749779,
  title = {Quantitative reanalysis of classic pigeon homing experiments rejects a liver-based magnetic compass based on superparamagnetism},
  author = {Joseph L. Kirschvink and Charles Walcott},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.64898/2026.09.07.749779},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.07.749779}
}

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AU  - Joseph L. Kirschvink
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Kirschvink, J. L., & Walcott, C. (2026). Quantitative reanalysis of classic pigeon homing experiments rejects a liver-based magnetic compass based on superparamagnetism. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.07.749779

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