Hank the hummingbird has been isolated since birth.When he is released into the company of an attractive female hummingbird,he almost immediately begins the courtship ritual.Hank's behavior shows that ____.
A) you can'tdistinguish animal behavior from human behavior
B) fixed action patterns have a strong learned component
C) you can't keep a good hummingbird down
D) species-specific behaviors are unlearned, inherited patterns

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Hank's behavior demonstrates species-specific behaviors, which are unlearned and inherited patterns. This suggests that he has a natural instinct for courtship with an attractive female hummingbird.

Hank the Hummingbird Has Been Isolated Since Birth