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Q: How do the birds learn their species song?
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How do birds learn their species song?

They imitate their parents


What is the role of inheritance and learning in the development of birdsong in young birds?

Inheritance influences the development of birdsongs as the basic song for all birds of the same species is the same. If a bird is raised in isolation it can still sing but its song will lack complexity. Learning also plays a role as young birds learn details of songs from their fathers or other birds. This ability to learn is genetic.


Why do young birds must hear an adult male sing the species song?

because that is the tradition of birds


Why are bird songs are both innate and learned However young birds must hear and adult male sing the species song why?

This helps them to learn the specific song of their family. Then when they get lost or need help, they can find their way home.


Which describes singing behaviors in birds?

singing is innate; the species song is learned. :))


Which best describes singing behavior in birds?

singing is innate; the species song is learned. :))


Which bird whose song is like several other birds?

The mockingbird can mimic the songs of several species.


Which best describes the singing behavior in birds?

singing is innate; the species song is learned. :))


Is Language an instinct or a learned behavior?

Both. Humans instinctively learn and use language they hear when young. The same is true of bird song, birds instinctively learn and use the song they hear when young.


How many species of birds are in South Africa?

There are 1000 species of birds in South Africa


If A location has 170 species of birds it has greater what than a location that has 100 species of birds?

Greater different kinds of birds


A location that has 170 species of birds has greater than a location that has 100 species of birds of what?

Greater different kinds of birds