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

question 42

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

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