Nucleus in the NEOSTRIATUM of bird brains that sends signals for song production and receives auditory input. In some adult SONGBIRDS, research has shown that the size of this nucleus changes seasonally and that it exhibits neurogenesis.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D053400
altLabel
Vocal Center, High
AN
found in birds only
AQL
AB AH BS CH CY DE DG EM EN GD IM IN ME MI PA PH PP PS RE SU TR UL VI
cui
C1720968
DC
1
definition
Nucleus in the NEOSTRIATUM of bird brains that sends signals for song production and receives auditory input. In some adult SONGBIRDS, research has shown that the size of this nucleus changes seasonally and that it exhibits neurogenesis.