Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tailfeathers and are among Australia's best-known native birds. The classification of lyrebirds was the subject of much debate after the first specimens …

Lyrebird, either of two species of Australian birds (family Menuridae, order Passeriformes) named for the shape of their tail when spread in courtship display. Inhabiting forests of southeastern Australia, …

Lyrebirds belong to the genus Menura, an ancient lineage of passerine birds. These ground-dwelling songbirds are renowned globally for their incredible ability to imitate a vast array of sounds, from the …

According to David Attenborough, the superb lyrebird displays one of the most sophisticated voice skills within the animal kingdom—"the most elaborate, the most complex, and the most beautiful". [4]

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Jul 17, 2015 · Lore has it that in the 1920s, a young flutist adopted a pet lyrebird at his home in New South Wales, and then released it into the wild after it had learned to imitate an ascending musical …

Aug 16, 2025 · The Lyrebird is described as “nature’s best mimic”. In addition to producing mechanical sounds, the male lyrebird captivates potential mates through a sophisticated natural song, …

Jul 12, 2023 · Lyrebirds are not endangered in the short to medium term. Albert’s Lyrebird has a very restricted habitat but appears to be secure within it so long as the habitat remains intact, while the …

Superb Lyrebird is found in rainforest habitats in southeastern Australia, where it forages in leaf litter for food. It has a very powerful song and is known for mimicking other species. Large ground-dwelling …

The lyrebird is one of Australia's best-known birds and is a great mimic, capable of imitating almost any sound.