Which statement does not characterize individual variation in the singing behavior of a bird species?
A) Variation may help a bird arriving in a region adopt the local dialect.
B) Birds on neighboring territories can vary in their songs.
C) White-crowned sparrows in nature always sing their species-specific song.
D) Individual variation may be key to attracting mates.
E) Individual variation may be key to maintaining a bond between mates.

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The statement "White-crowned sparrows in nature always sing their species-specific song" does not characterize individual variation in singing behavior because it implies that there is no variation within the species, which is not true as individuals can have variations in their songs.

Which Statement Does Not Characterize Individual Variation in the Singing