The ability of male birds of many species to learn their species' song is limited by ____.
A)their level of instinctive behavior
B)exposure to other species' songs
C)exposure to male singers of their own species during periods of throat paralysis
D)exposure to male singers of their own species during a limited period early in life
E)successful imprinting onto their mother

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Male birds of many species have a limited period during which they are able to learn their species' song, and this period is usually early in life when they are still developing their vocal abilities. Therefore, exposure to male singers of their own species during this critical period is necessary for accurate learning of the song.

The Ability of Male Birds of Many Species to Learn