> "I looked a bit at the research, and it seems that they're probably using the sun/moon or magnetic fields to navigate. It's still a fun thought though."
I don't think that contradicts your hypothesis. Whether they're using magnetic fields, landmarks, the sun or sextants and chronometers, the question still remains of where they store their map. Does each bird store the entire map flawlessly in their head, or does the correct map without errors only exist collectively?
I don't think that contradicts your hypothesis. Whether they're using magnetic fields, landmarks, the sun or sextants and chronometers, the question still remains of where they store their map. Does each bird store the entire map flawlessly in their head, or does the correct map without errors only exist collectively?