The acoustic adaptation hypothesis proposes that the acoustic properties of bird song are shaped by habitat structure. More specifically, for example, which of the following characteristics would NOT be predicted for songs being produced by birds living in a habitat with dense foliage?

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Bird songs in dense foliage typically have lower frequencies to reduce attenuation and absorption by the vegetation. High frequencies do not propagate as well in such environments.

The Acoustic Adaptation Hypothesis Proposes That the Acoustic Properties of Bird