syringeal

/səˈrɪndʒiəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the syrinx, the vocal organ of birds.
    • Researchers studied the syringeal structure of songbirds.
    • The syringeal muscles allow birds to produce complex songs.
    • Damage to the syringeal area can affect a bird's ability to call.
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