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Why collisions happen, the 2x2 rule, cheap fixes, and what to do if a bird hits your window.
How to Keep Birds From Hitting Windows During Migration
Migration
Migrating birds use a combination of sun and star compasses, a magnetic sense, landmarks, smell, and instinct. Here's what science knows.
How Do Migrating Birds Know Where to Go?
Migration
The longest bird migration belongs to the arctic tern, but godwits, swifts, and shearwaters set records too. Meet the farthest-flying birds on Earth.
The 6 Longest Bird Migrations in the World
Migration