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Parrots are generally considered a unique species of birds due to their learned vocal process in sound and sound production. The syrinx of parrots, which aids in their ability to produce song, is located at the base of the trachea and is consisted of two complex syringeal muscles that allows for the production of sound vibration and frequency controlled in the area of the LTM—lateral tympaniform membrane (Suthers 114). Because of the position of the syrinx in birds, it is considered to be a part of respiratory system, which allows for a process to direct air flow into the interclavicular air sacs, according to air sac pressure, which in turns provides for higher and louder tone in birds’ singing (Gaunt 856-860).

Parrots are unusual among birds due to their learned vocalizations, a trait they share with only hummingbirds and songbirds (Gaunt). The syrinx (vocal organ) of parrots, which aids in their ability to produce song, is located at the base of the trachea and consists of two complex syringeal muscles that allow for the production of sound vibrations, and a pair of lateral tympaniform membranes that control sound frequency (Suthers). The position of the syrinx in birds allows for directed air flow into the interclavicular air sacs according to air sac pressure, which in turn creates a higher and louder tone in birds’ singing (Gaunt).