Homing pigeons rely on iron-loaded immune cells in their livers to sense Earth’s magnetic field, a biological compass system ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising navigation system in pigeons: iron-filled immune cells in the liver that may act like ...

Pigeons might not have the best reputation in the world of flying species, aka birds. They’re called “city birds,” accused of ...

Pigeons are a well-known group of frequent flyers that can traverse hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) in a single day.

The team examined several parts of pigeons' bodies, including the eyes, beak, brain, spleen, and liver.