When building a nest, a female Fisher's lovebird cuts long strips of vegetation and carries them to the nest site one at a time in her beak. The female peach-faced lovebird cuts short strips and carries them to the nest tucked under her back feathers. Hybrid female offspring cut intermediate-sized strips and attempt to tuck them under back feathers before carrying them in their beak. What does this demonstrate about behavior?
A) Behavior can be learned from parents.
B) There is a genetic basis to behavior.
C) Environment is important in forming behaviors.
D) Lovebirds can be trained easily.

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The hybrid offspring exhibit a combination of behaviors from both parent species, indicating that these behaviors have a genetic basis.

When Building a Nest, a Female Fisher's Lovebird Cuts Long