Homing pigeons' ability to always return to their home, no matter where they are released, is an excellent example of
A) compass orientation.
B) true navigation.
C) piloting.
D) all of the above.

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Homing pigeons' ability to always return to their home is an example of true navigation, where they use cues such as the position of the sun, magnetic fields, and even smells to find their way home. Compass orientation and piloting are also types of navigation, but do not fully explain homing pigeons' ability to return to their specific home location.

Homing Pigeons' Ability to Always Return to Their Home, No