Which Statement About Individual Variation in the Singing Behavior of Birds

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about individual variation in the singing behavior of birds is false?

• A) Some species have regional song dialects.
• B) Males of the same species on neighboring territories may have slightly different songs.
• C) Individual variation in song may be key to attracting mates.
• D) Female zebra finches prefer the undirected song of their mates over the directed song.
• E) Individual variation in song may help maintain bonds between mates.

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