The concepts and terminology of bird navigation

As understanding of the processes and mechanisms of bird navigation has increased, older conceptual frameworks and terminology have become inadequate. Terminology used to refer to orientation and navigation behaviour have acquired varied and divergent meanings. Here I present a unified set of terminology that I hope will help clarify thinking and communication in the field.

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