Which of the Statements Below Does NOT Accurately Describe the Navigational

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Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below does NOT accurately describe the navigational ability of homing in birds?

• A)Homing pigeons have map sense, which most likely includes landmarks as well as olfactory and visual cues.
• B)Homing pigeons use the sun and stars as well as the magnetic field to find their way "home" over long distances.
• C)If a homing pigeon is fitted with a magnetic helmet, it would most likely not be able to find its way on a cloudy day.
• D)If a homing pigeon is fitted with a magnetic helmet, it would most likely not be able to find its way on a cloudy day, but it would likely be able to navigate on a sunny day because it would still be able to use the sun as a compass.
• E)A biological clock used for time cues is not necessary for a homing pigeon to use the sun compass.

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