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When building their nests, European starlings select by means of
smell plants that will minimize the occurrence of harmful micro-organ-
isms and parasites.
The sources of food of birds living near the South Pole frequently

change location. There are also very few visual indicators to help pinpoint
them. For birds living in this region, finding their prey with eyesight is
like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, polar birds have been
created with a special sense of smell that allows them to locate their
prey under the harsh conditions of the South Pole by following its
scent. 80
Experts say that further research and experiments must
be carried out in order to understand the details of the
avian sense of smell. No doubt new scientific studies
will reveal still more marvels in birds’ sense of
smell. The divine signs in birds are revealed in
these words in the Qur’an:

A starling