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 …

David Attenborough presents the amazing lyre bird, which mimics the calls of other birds - and chainsaws and camera shutters - in this video clip from The Life of Birds. This clever creature is...

There are few songbirds as well known as the lyrebird in Australia. In fact, outside of kangaroos and koalas, lyrebirds are one of Australia’s most well-known animals!

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 …

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 …

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 …

Everything you should know about the Lyrebird. The Lyrebird is an Australian bird with a stunning ability to mimic sounds.

Jul 7, 2025 · Deep in the ancient forests of Australia, a remarkable evolutionary story has unfolded. The lyrebird, with its extraordinary vocal abilities, has earned the title of the world’s …

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, …

The superb lyrebird is a large, pheasant -sized terrestrial passerine, ranging in length from 860 mm (34 in) for the female to 1 m (39 in) for the male. [15] Females weigh around 0.9 kg (2.0 …