Syrinx

Pronunciation: /saɪɹɪnks/

Syrinx (noun)

  1. A special sound-making organ in birds, inside the throat, that helps them produce their calls and songs.
  2. In some animals, a structure in the lower throat used for making sounds.

Examples

  • A syrinx helps a bird produce clear songs.
  • The syrinx controls how a bird makes its calls.