When Building a Nest, a Female Fisher's Lovebird Cuts Long

question 48

Multiple Choice

When building a nest, a female Fisher's lovebird cuts long strips of vegetation and carries them to the nest site one at a time in her beak. The female peach-faced lovebird cuts short strips and carries them to the nest tucked under her back feathers. Hybrid female offspring cut intermediate-sized strips and attempt to tuck them under back feathers before carrying them in their beak. What does this demonstrate about behavior?

• A) Behavior can be learned from parents.
• B) There is a genetic basis to behavior.
• C) Environment is important in forming behaviors.
• D) Lovebirds can be trained easily.

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