select the correct answer. lucas is writing a...

select the correct answer. lucas is writing an essay about bird - watching. he has come across the following excerpt in what is that bird? by the us fish and wildlife service. studying the behavior of a bird is also often helpful in identifying it. knowing characteristic bird behavior can be an important aspect of bird conservation and management, since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird. because birds move around a lot, they can be vulnerable to a variety of different threats. what is the best way for lucas use this excerpt in his essay without plagiarizing? a. bird - watchers should note if they see birds doing anything strange, \since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird.\ b. bird - watchers should note if they see birds doing anything strange, \since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird\ (what is that bird?). c. bird - watchers should note if they see birds doing anything strange, since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird. d. bird - watchers should note if they see birds doing anything strange, since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird (what is that bird?).

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# Brief Explanations: To avoid plagiarism when using an excerpt, one should either quote directly with proper citation or paraphrase. Option A is a direct quote without citation. Option C is a paraphrase without citation. Option D has incorrect citation format. Option B is a direct quote with proper citation of the source "What Is That Bird?". # Answer: B. Bird - watchers should note if they see birds doing anything strange, "since erratic behavior can signal a stressed or unhealthy bird." ("What Is That Bird?")