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Humming Bird Musculo-skeletal adaptations of the syrinx to aid singing
A bird's vocal organ, the syrinx, plays an important role in understanding vocal learning in certain bird species. Hummingbirds have the ability to sing like other birds in the Apodiformes order, but due to the presence of different anatomical features in their syrinx, one can observe variations in their vocal production. What makes the hummingbird's syrinx different from other Apodiformes is the presence of internal muscle structure, accessory cartilages, and a large tympanum that serves as an attachment point for external muscles, which are adaptations thought to be responsible for the hummingbird's increased ability in pitch control and large frequency range.