The syrinx is the organ of the bird's voice. Located at the base of the trachea. Unlike mammals, birds lack vocal cords. Sound is produced by the vibrations of the eardrum and tragus caused by blowing air through the syrinx. Wikipedia
Do birds use vocal cords?
Syrinx (Greek σύριγξ of the pan pipe) is an organ of the voice of a bird. Located at the base of the bird's trachea, it produces the vocal cordless sound of mammals. .. .. The syrinx allows some species of birds (parrots, crows, minors, etc.) to imitate human speech.
Which animal has vocal cords?
Reptiles, amphibians and mammals all have a larynx. The larynx is located at the top of the throat and protects the airways. The tissue folds (vocal cords) there can also vibrate, allowing humans to speak, pigs to growl, and lions to roar. 2018
Do all birds have two vocal cords?
Humans have one voice box called the larynx. We use our larynx to talk and sing. Birds have two voice boxes called syrinxes. Not only are there two voice boxes, but some birds are arranged so that they can make multiple sounds at once.
Which animal does not have vocal cords?
Many animals do not have vocal cords. Many simple sea creatures do not have vocal cords such as fish, jellyfish, and starfish.
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