Daily voice workouts help songbirds find a mate, study finds
Training of vocal muscles may be similar for humans because all vocal muscles are developmentally related.
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Training of vocal muscles may be similar for humans because all vocal muscles are developmentally related.
Daily vocal practice by songbirds has been shown to help keep them fit and attractive for potential mates according to a new study.
Zebra finches who did not sing every day quickly lose their vocal prowess, a new study finds. The results could potentially shed light on vocal rehabilitation for humans, too.
Zebra finches who did not sing every day quickly lose their vocal prowess, a new study finds. The results could potentially shed light on vocal rehabilitation for humans, too.
<p>It has long been a mystery why songbirds spend so much time and energy on singing. Now a new study shows that songbirds need to sing every day to keep their vocal muscles in shape. Females can hear if a male has skipped his singing workout for only a few days, and they prefer song of males that did their daily vocal gymnastics.</p>