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Syrinx - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Songbirds have a complex set of syringeal muscles
*Songbirds have a complex set of syringeal muscles
*Sexual dimorphisms occurs in songbirds, with the males of the species usually producing a more complex birdsong
*Sexual dimorphisms occurs in songbirds, with the males of the species usually producing a more complex birdsong, which directly relates to the size of the area of the brain responsible for song
*Parrots have a thick [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] which allows them to make sounds similar to humans
*Parrots have a thick [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] which allows them to make sounds similar to humans
*Sound travels from the syrinx and is modified in the throat, [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and mouth in parrots