A goose that was hatched by a swan grows up to unsuccessfully court swans. This is an example of

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Imprinting is a form of learning in which a young animal comes to recognize another animal, person, or thing as a parent or other object of habitual trust. The goose imprinting on a swan instead of a goose is an example of this phenomenon, leading it to identify and behave as if it were a swan, including courting behavior.

A Goose That Was Hatched by a Swan Grows Up