The morphology of the syrinx in passerine birds

Authors

Peter L. Ames, Encyclopedia Britannica, 425 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611

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Description

The syrinx, for more than a century an important organ in determining the subdivisions of the avian order Passeriformes (perching birds), was examined in 983 specimens, representing 65 of the 67 families recognized by most modern authorities….

Issue Number

37

Publication Date

1971

Recommended Citation

Ames, Peter L.. 1971. "The morphology of the syrinx in passerine birds." Bulletin of the Peabody Museum of Natural History , (37). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/peabody_museum_natural_history_bulletin/37