What does the study of domesticated birds tell us about the evolution of human language?

(University of Barcelona) Language is one of the most notable abilities humans have. It allows us to express complex meanings and transmit knowledge from generation to generation. An important question in human biology is how this ability ended up being developed, and researchers from the universities of Barcelona, Cologne and Tokyo have treated this issue in a recent article.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news