Recordings of brain activity in budgerigars reveal sets of brain cells that represent different sounds like keys on a ...

The parakeets commonly kept as pets could offer fresh clues about vocal learning and potential treatments for speech ...

"Incredibly flexible" spoken language is produced through delicate patterns in the human brain, the researchers say. To determine whether the patterns are unique to humans, the research team performed ...

Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering from speech disorders, according to a ...

Different groups of AAC cells were found to produce sounds akin to consonants and vowels. When parakeets sing, certain cells become active at specific pitches, like pressing the keys on a piano ...