A bird is born and raised in captivity. Immediately after release, the bird carries nesting materials underneath the feathers. After three years, the bird starts to consistently carry nesting materials in the bill. This is an example of which of the following?
A) Innate behavior
B) Learned behavior
C) Direct fitness
D) Proximate behavior
E) Ultimate behavior

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The bird's shift from carrying nesting materials underneath the feathers to carrying them in the bill over time suggests a learned behavior, as it adapts its method based on experience or observation rather than relying on instinct alone.

A Bird Is Born and Raised in Captivity