The research, published March 19 in the journal Nature, suggests parrots (and specifically parakeets) could be a model for studying human speech, helping scientists to better understand and treat ...

"The devil with the blue eyes," she says ... (ABC News: Xavier Martin) Zebra finches are a common sight in Central Australia.(ABC News: Xavier Martin ) And as mineral exploration has increased ...

The Transvaal Zebra Finch Society welcomed wildlife enthusiasts to their Classic Bird Show, showcasing zebra and Bengalese finches at the Bird and Pets for Africa event on March 15. Breeders ...

Juvenile zebra finches undergo an intense learning process to master their songs, practicing up to 10,000 times a day. Despite initially producing disorganized vocalizations, young males persist in ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The neural wiring of vocal circuits in zebra finches has been mapped, revealing how the brain organizes learned vocalizations like birdsong. The study highlights ...

Many everyday skills, such as speech, are not innate. They are learned through trial and error. Now, by analyzing young ...

Normative aging results in degradation of gene networks in a zebra finch basal ganglia nucleus dedicated to vocal behavior. Neurobiology of Aging , 2025; 149: 19 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2025 ...