We have figured out that certain song birds (passerines) have learned songs while others have genetic/innate song repertoires. Without looking up additional research I would say it’s probably the same for dances. Some species probably have learned dances while others have dances that are genetic. (This comment is primarily for visibility of the post since I’m too tired right now to search for and include sources).
Schizm23 t1_j90dwxb wrote
Reply to Are Bird courtship dances genetic or learned? by uh_buh
We have figured out that certain song birds (passerines) have learned songs while others have genetic/innate song repertoires. Without looking up additional research I would say it’s probably the same for dances. Some species probably have learned dances while others have dances that are genetic. (This comment is primarily for visibility of the post since I’m too tired right now to search for and include sources).