Name a bird in which syrinx is absent.

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Solution

Syrinx:
In birds at the base of trachea sound chambers are found called syrinx.
It is also called sound box.
Birds can sing because of this.
Presence of syrinx is the unique feature of birds.
In some birds like ostrich, crane and vulture syrinx is absent.

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