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Biology

The Ontogeny of Vocal Learning in Songbirds

Quick fact

Some songbirds, like zebra finches, have a critical period in early life for learning their song; if they don't hear a tutor's song during that window, they will never develop a normal song.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why a young bird doesn't automatically sing its species' song perfectly? It turns out that, just like humans, songbirds must learn to communicate.