Which of the Following Statements Is False About the Nest-Decorating

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false about the nest-decorating behavior of starlings?

• A)It deters bloodsucking mites.
• B)It increases the survival of nestlings.
• C)It promotes reproductive success of the parent birds.
• D)It is a learned behavior.
• E)None of these..

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