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Brains of parrots, unlike songbirds, use human-like vocal control

The study relied on electrodes placed in the brains of parrots and songbirds and tracked the behavior of neurons in a region that controls vocalization. It showed that the two relied on different types of control, with parrots having a system that operates similarly to the one used by humans.

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Parrots and humans share a brain mechanism for speech

Brain activity in vocalizing budgerigar parrots showed a pattern that harkened to those found in the brains of people.

Popular Science · 3d

Budgie brains reveal parallels between parrot and human speech

The research, published March 19 in the journal Nature, suggests parrots (and specifically parakeets) could be a model for studying human speech, helping scientists to better understand and treat speech disorders.

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Why Do Birds Sing in Spring?

Bird songs are plentiful during the spring, but have you ever wondered why do birds sing? Find out the reasons from a bird ...

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The Development of Birdsong

Birds of certain species produce more sounds during the sensorimotor phase than the sounds they will produce in adulthood. This means that during song crystallization, those species select ...

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