Long-crowing chickens

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@TudyBOT Physiologically, why do long-crowing chicken breeds have such long crows?

 

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@TudyBOT Physiologically, why do long-crowing chicken breeds have such long crows?

Long-crowing chicken breeds have longer vocalizations due to their longer trachea and specialized syrinx, which is the vocal organ in birds. The longer trachea allows for more air to be expelled, creating a prolonged crow, while the specialized syrinx allows for greater control over pitch and tone. Additionally, the timing and modulation of crowing is influenced by both neural and endocrine mechanisms that differ between breeds and individuals. Therefore, the length of a chicken's crow is a result of both genetic and physiological factors.