The Development of Structured Vocalizations in Songbirds and Humans: A Comparative Analysis.
Autor: Lipkind, Dina; Geambasu, Andreea; Levelt, Clara C.
Publication year: 2020
Topics in cognitive science
issn:1756-8765 1756-8757
doi: 10.1111/tops.12414
Abstract:
Humans and songbirds face a common challenge: acquiring the complex vocal repertoire of their social group. Although humans are thought to be unique in their ability to convey symbolic meaning through speech, speech and birdsong are comparable in their acoustic complexity and the mastery with which the vocalizations of adults are acquired by young individuals. In this review, we focus on recent advances in the study of vocal development in humans and songbirds that shed new light on the emergence of distinct structural levels of vocal behavior and point to new possible parallels between both groups.
Language: eng
Rights: © 2019 Cognitive Science Society, Inc.
Pmid: 30761767
Tags: Humans; Animals; Infant; Learning/*physiology; Speech/*physiology; Acoustic structure; Birdsong; Human speech; Songbirds/*physiology; Vocal development; Vocal learning; Vocalization, Animal/*physiology
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30761767/