Which of the following statements about bird song is false?
A) It is an instinctive behavior.
B) The bird nervous system is prewired to recognize the species song.
C) A sparrow that is not tutored early in his life can learn the correct song as an adult.
D) Rendition of the species song is influenced by acoustic input during a sensitive period.
E) All of these are true.

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A sparrow that is not tutored early in his life may have difficulty learning the correct song as an adult, but it is not impossible. While early exposure does make learning easier, adult birds have been shown to be capable of learning their species' song through experience and social interaction with other birds.

Which of the Following Statements About Bird Song Is False