A region of the canary forebrain shrinks during the nonbreeding season and enlarges when breeding season begins. This change is probably associated with the annual
A)addition of new syllables to a canary's song repertoire.
B)crystallization of subsong into adult songs.
C)sensitive period in which canary parents imprint on new offspring.
D)renewal of mating and nest-building behaviours.
E)elimination of the memorized template for songs sung the previous year.

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The enlargement of the forebrain region is likely related to the addition of new syllables to the canary's song repertoire, as this is a critical aspect of their breeding behavior.

A Region of the Canary Forebrain Shrinks During the Nonbreeding