Unveiling the Vocal Connections: Parakeets and Human Speech

This chapter explores groundbreaking research on the brain activity of parakeets, uncovering similarities to human speech production. The study identifies specific neurons responsible for vowel and consonant sounds, highlighting shared neural circuits between parakeets and humans that set them apart from other bird species.

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