Which mechanism explains why a mockingbird's song repertoire increases in complexity with age?

💡 Explanation

Vocal learning allows the mockingbird to incorporate new sounds from its environment, therefore, expanding its song repertoire as it ages because this involves continuous modification through imitation, rather than genetic encoding, or purely innate behaviours.

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