A customizable 3-dimensional digital atlas of the canary brain in multiple modalities

► We present a customizable 3D MRI-based atlas of the canary brain. ► Multiple imaging protocols increased the number of detectable brain structures. ► Stereotactic coordinate system is adaptable to any orientation of the head. ► Atlas is useful for determining ideal head angle for brain surgery and sectioning. ► Our atlas is a valuable tool to support different types of neurobiological studies.