Which of the following statements about birdsong is

false?
a. It is an instinctive behavior.
b. The bird nervous system is prewired to
recognize the species song.
c. Laboratory-raised, isolated white crown
sparrows tend to learn their tutor’s song.
d. Rendition of the species song is influenced by
acoustic input during a sensitive period.
e. All of these are true.


Answer: c

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