species-specific behavior

Species-specific behavior refers to actions or responses that are unique to a particular animal species due to their evolutionary history, genetics, and environment. These behaviors help animals survive, reproduce, and communicate within their own kind. For example, a bird building a nest in a specific way or a dolphin using a particular whistle to identify itself are behaviors that are characteristic of that species. Such behaviors are consistent within the species but not usually seen in others, reflecting the adaptations that have developed over time to meet their unique ecological needs.