Which of the Following Statements About the Development of Singing

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the development of singing behavior in white-crowned sparrows is false?

• A) If a male is deafened after he sings his correct species-specific song, he will continue to sing like a normal bird.
• B) Female songbirds can be induced to sing by treatment with testosterone.
• C) Females learn their species song, but they do not normally express it under natural conditions.
• D) Testosterone is not necessary for singing in males once they have learned their song.
• E) To sing normally as an adult, a male must hear its species-specific song as a nestling.

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