neurobiology

Vocal Learning Skills Linked To Problem Solving Abilities And Brain Size In Birds

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Vocal Learning Skills Linked To Problem Solving Abilities And Brain Size In Birds

Songbirds with the most complex vocal learning abilities were also the best problem solvers and had the largest brains relative to body size © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) in Woodbridge, Virginia. (Credit: Judy Gallagher / CC BY 2.0) Judy Gallagher via a Creative Commons license European …

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Old Birds Can Learn New Tricks, But Only If They Are Willing to Learn

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Old Birds Can Learn New Tricks, But Only If They Are Willing to Learn

Older budgerigars have the ability to learn new vocalizations, but their motivation and social interactions play a role in determining their success, according to a study conducted by scientists at New Mexico State University (NMSU). The researchers focused on budgerigars as their well-developed learning abilities offer interesting insights into language learning in humans. The study …

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