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Humans have been long fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds -- from coos and honks to quacks and peeps. But little is known about how the unique vocal organ of birds -- the syrinx -- varies from species to species or its deeper evolutionary origins. A trio of recent studies is changing that. The studies include high-resolution anatomical scans of syrinxes from hummingbirds and ostriches -- the worlds smallest and largest bird species -- and the discovery that the syrinx...

Understanding the genetic adaptations that protect the birds’ brains when they dive for food might one day offer clues to protecting human brains.

Unraveling Kingfishers remarkable dive survival genes: Genetic clues revealed

Ever wondered what helps kingfishers dive without hurting their brains while if a human ever belly-flopped into a pool, water can be surprisingly hard and sometimes can lead to injuries as well. A team of researchers has found that it’s the magic of Tau proteins that help stabilise tiny

Studying these bird brains can help scientists better understand traumatic brain injuries and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Studying these bird brains can help scientists better understand traumatic brain injuries and even Alzheimer’s disease.

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The scientists, at first, thought they’d discovered a new species.

When researchers found a hummingbird with shiny gold feathers on its throat in Perus Cordillera Azul National Park, they thought it was a newly discovered species.