Neural systems for vocal learning in birds and humans: A synopsis

Journal of Ornithology

Volumn 148, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2007, Pages

  Jarvis, Erich D ^a  

^a DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Auditory pathway; Evolution; Singing; Song nuclei; Speaking

Indexed keywords

BIRD; EVOLUTION; SONG; VOCALIZATION;

AVES; MAMMALIA; PASSERI; PSITTACIDAE; TROCHILIDAE;

EID: 36649007091     PISSN: 21937192     EISSN: 21937206     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10336-007-0243-0     Document Type: Conference Paper

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