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Record 1 2000-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
CONT

In Turdinae and some other species of Muscicapidae, the syrinx is connected to both bronchi; it is made up of vibrating membranes and two distinct series of muscles that control their position, so the birds can produce two sounds at different frequencies simultaneously.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
CONT

La syrinx des Turdinés et de certaines autres espèces de Muscicapidés est liée à chaque bronche; elle est constituée de membranes vibratoires et de deux séries de muscles distincts qui règlent leur position.

Spanish

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