# metadata.dc.description.abstract[].value
Vocal learning is the ability to modify vocal output on the basis of experience. Traditionally, species have been classified as either displaying or lacking this ability. A recent proposal, the vocal learning continuum, recognizes the need to have a more nuanced view of this phenotype and abandon the yes-no dichotomy. However, it also limits vocal learning to production of novel calls through imitation, moreover subserved by a forebrain-to-phonatory-muscles circuit. We discuss its limitations regarding the characterization of vocal learning across species and argue for a more permissive view.

# metadata.dc.rights[].value
cc-by (c) Martins, Pedro Tiago et al., 2020

# metadata.dc.source[].value
Articles publicats en revistes (Filologia Catalana i Lingüística General)