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Study finds universal vocal patterns shared by birds and humans

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Researchers at McGill University have discovered universal vocal patterns present in hundreds of bird species that also appear in human song and speech worldwide. These shared patterns include small pitch intervals, predictable rhythms, and phrase-final elongation, highlighting fundamental similarities in vocal communication across species.

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