The New York Times·2 min read·medium
A Bird’s Brain Holds Clues to the Sounds of Music
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Researchers are studying bird brains to understand the biological mechanisms behind vocal learning and song production. The study aims to uncover why certain species evolved the ability to mimic sounds and create complex musical patterns.
Imagine a chicken that could speak or a pigeon with a voice rivaling that of the most musical songbirds. Granted, the world probably doesn’t need any gossiping chickens or pigeons breaking out in song. But why some birds learn to create a deep repert... [712 chars]
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