Question

Which one of the following is not true of singing in male birds?

• A. All songs are learned from their parents
• B. It is done to claim a territory
• C. They generally sing at dawn or dusk.
• D. The typical song is characteristic of a species

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

All songs are learned from their parents

Singing is an essential part of bird life, but it's costly in terms of time and energy. Singing loud and proud first thing in the morning tells everyone within hearing distance that a bird is strong and healthy enough to survive the night. This is attractive to potential mates, and lets the competitors know that they still around and in charge of your territory.

So the correct option is 'all songs are learned from their parents'.