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Yes, it is an instinct because the mother goes away and the animal can not learn it on its own.

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What is an instinct examples?

Birds building a nest is an instinct, beecause they knew how to do it natuarally from the day they were born. They do not need to learn how because they automaticlly know


Is building a nest an instinctive behavior?

Yes, building a nest is largely an instinctive behavior in many animal species, particularly among birds. This instinct drives them to gather materials and construct a safe space for laying eggs and raising their young. While some aspects of nest building can be influenced by environmental factors and learned behaviors, the fundamental drive to create a nest is innate.


When a swallow uses mud and grass to build its nest what is it demonstrating is it instinct?

instinct


When a rabbit is building a nest will it go for you?

Some does do become very aggressive in the later stages of pregnancy and especially when kindling time closes in. It is not uncommon for a doe to "go for you", lunge, growl, thump its feet, etc. while building her nest and even once her litter is kindled. It is instinct to protect her litter.


Example of innate behavior?

Birds building a nest is an example of innate behavior. From birth, birds have the instinct to collect materials and construct a nest to protect their eggs and offspring. This behavior is not learned but is genetically programmed.


How did the bird learn how to lay an egg?

A hen does not learn how to lay an egg, she knows. Millions of years of evolution have hard wired an instinct into the bird not only how to lay an egg, but where to build a nest for it, and how to build the nest, its much like with human females and the passing of their eggs, hormones dictate the timing of ovulation, and affect the birds behaviour when the egg is due.


Will robins use the same nest twice?

No. They build a new nest each year because of safety, health, and instinct reasons.


Do owls nest in chimneys?

No they do not if you live in a city and there is no where to go they will sometimes nest on top of chimney but never in them as the mother have an instinct that tells them that smoke is bad for there chicks


First time a bird builds a nest perfectly this kind of behavior is an example of?

This is a behavior by instinct.:)


Were does the 'plover' build its nest?

I think a pair are building a nest on my front lawn.


Why is a spayed female rabbit building a nest?

A spayed female rabbit may be building a nest due to hormonal instincts. Even though she cannot reproduce, the nesting behavior is a natural instinct for some rabbits. Providing alternative enrichment activities and ensuring she has a comfortable living environment may help redirect this behavior.


Stop birds from building nest on house beam?

Your local hardware store should have bird traps you can use which is your best bet cost $10.00US if that. Is it illegal? No, as of 1981 you can relocate and move birds and nests as long as no harm is done to them as in being killed.