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· Species - menura novaehollandiae
· Lyrebird - also known as Superb Lyrebird, Edward Lyrebird, Prince Edward Lyrebird, Victoria Lyrebird, Queen Victoria Lyrebird, Lyretail, Native Pheasant
· Largest of Songbirds
· Male measuring length 80-100 cm, including a tail 70 cm
· Weight - 1 kg
· Description - a short, sharp, down curved bill, brown colour, strong legs
· Male's tail plumage distinguishes them from females.
· Lyrebird - imitation other species and sounds
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The Superb Lyrebird can fly, but it rarely does. At night it roosts in trees.
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The scientific name of the Superb lyrebird is Menura novaehollandiae.
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The lyrebird is the emblem of no Australian state. However, it is on the emblem of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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The main predators of the lyrebird are dogs, feral cats, foxes and quolls. Goannas enjoy lyrebird eggs, while larger birds also pose a threat.
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Many websites state that the tail of the Superb lyrebird has 16 feathers.
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The Superb Lyrebird is on the Australian 10c coin because it is particularly unique to Australia.
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The Superb Lyrebird (or the slightly smaller Albert's lyrebird) native to Victoria, Australia.
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Birds do not feed their young on milk. The lyrebird is a bird, so it does not feed its young milk.
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The cast of Lyrebird Soup - 2012 includes: Brian Elloway as Tailor
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The Lyrebird got its name due to the shape of its tail feathers, which resemble a lyre, a musical instrument from ancient Greece. The male Lyrebird displays its elaborate tail feathers as part of its courtship ritual.
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No. A lyrebird is a bird. It gained its name because the male Superb Lyrebird's tail always has the lyre-shape. Its tail feathers are ornately curved, and when on display for a female, can assume the shape of the stringed instrument known as the lyre.
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No studies have been done on how many sounds the lyrebird can remember, or for how long. Suffice to say that its range of vocalisations is remarkable.
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The lyrebird became the emblem of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service when the service was established in 1967.
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The typical rainbow lorikeet weighs between 75 to 157 grams.
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The lyrebird would not be classified as either large or small. It ranges from 80cm to 100cm in length (mostly tail feathers), with an average weight of just under one kilogram.
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Yes, it can but it rarely does. They mostly run, but they can flap up away out of danger. A bit like chickens.
Source: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/education/factfiles/04.htm
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There is no purpose. The lyrebird was around long before mechanical sounds. It just happens to have the ability to mimic any sound, including mechanical sounds. The purpose of the mimicking is to attract a mate.
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A lyrebird is a ground-dwelling bird native to Australia. Known for its impressive ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds, including chainsaws and car alarms, the lyrebird uses its tail feathers to create a lyre-shaped display during courtship. It is considered one of the best mimics in the avian world.
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Lyrebird
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- The lyrebird gained its name because the male Superb Lyrebird's tail always has the lyre-shape. Its tail feathers are ornately curved, and when on display for a female, can assume the shape of the stringed intrument known as the lyre.
- Lyrebirds are known for their ability to mimic sounds, from other birds to even machinery. They have an elaborate "singing and dancing" behaviour which is a courtship ritual. It is done by the male in an attempt to attract a mate.
- The lifespan of a lyrebird is 20 to 25 years, but there are reports of these birds living up to 29 years.
- The lyrebird features on the Australian 10c coin.
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This is a lyrebird.
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This is the male Superb Lyrebird, found only in eastern Australia.
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Many websites state that the tail of the Superb lyrebird has 16 feathers.
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Lyrebirds are not known for swimming, as they primarily dwell in forests and on the ground. They have not evolved to be strong swimmers as their habitats do not typically include bodies of water where swimming would be necessary for survival.
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With its tail on show, an adult male Superb Lyrebird stands between 70-80cm tall.
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The lyrebird. See the Youtube video of lyrebirds in action at the related weblink below.
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The animal that makes bird sounds like a monkey is the lyrebird.
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The lyrebird is a bird that can mimic sounds of other animals, including monkeys.
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Differences between the peacock and the lyrebird:
- The lyrebird is native to Australia, while the peacock is native to southern Asia and Malaysia.
- The peacock is not capable of imitating sounds, but the lyrebird is known for its incredible ability to mimic all sounds, from other bird calls to axes, machinery and chainsaws.
- The peacock is larger than the lyrebird.
- The two birds are quite different in appearance. The male peacock's brilliantly coloured tail with its distinctive "eyes" is displayed in a fan shape while the male lyrebird's plainer-coloured tail is displayed during courting in a lyre shape - hence the name of the bird.
To see the two birds and compare their appearance, click on the related links below.
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Lyrebirds are not only able to mimic the songs of hundreds of other birds, they can mimic a great variety of sounds, including chainsaws, camera shutters, stockwhips and so on.
This behaviour is part of the lyrebird's courtship. The male produces the most elaborate song he can in an effort to attract a female.
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Lyrebirds are found in Australia, and limited to the eastern coastal regions.
- The Superb Lyrebird lives in the south-eastern Australian mainland, from southeast Queensland down to southern Tasmania. Its habitat is moist forests, where it spends most of its time on the ground but roosts in trees at night.
- Albert's lyrebird is found in rainforest and wet open forest, in south-east corner of Queensland and far north-east NSW. In NSW it is found inland to the Border Ranges, and south to the coastal range south west of Ballina.
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No. The "singing and dancing" of lyrebirds is purely a courtship ritual. It is done by the male in an attempt to attract a mate.
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Lyrebirds primarily eat invertebrates such as insects, spiders, beetles and worms (and sometimes seeds) which they scratch from the ground using their claws.
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Lyrebirds typically live for around 15-20 years in the wild, though some individuals in captivity have been known to live for up to 30 years. Various factors such as predation, habitat loss, and food availability can impact their lifespan.
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Lyrebirds (especially the males) like to stalk animals and people so they can mimic the sounds they make increasing their chances of getting lucky with a pretty girl lyrebird. On a more serious note, they do the normal bird things like forging for insects, spiders, earthworms, and seeds. Lyrebirds are diurnal, so they're always up during the day.
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Lyrebirds are found in Australia, and limited to the eastern coastal regions. The Superb Lyrebird lives in the south-eastern Australian mainland, from southeast Queensland down to southern Tasmania. Its habitat is moist forests, where it spends most of its time on the ground but roosts in trees at night. Albert's lyrebird is found in rainforest and wet open forest, in south-east corner of Queensland and far north-east NSW. In NSW it is found inland to the Border Ranges, and south to the coastal range south west of Ballina.
The lyrebird gained its name because the male Superb Lyrebird's tail always has the lyre-shape. Its tail feathers are ornately curved, and when on display for a female, can assume the shape of the stringed intrument known as the lyre.
Lyrebirds are known for their ability to mimic sounds, from other birds to even machinery. They have an elaborate "singing and dancing" behaviour which is a courtship ritual. It is done by the male in an attempt to attract a mate.
Lyrebirds usually build their nests on the ground, on the banks of tracks and creeks, or among ground ferns or in wiregrass. However, sometimes they build their nests on the top of tree ferns or up to 20 metres above the ground in trees.
The lifespan of a lyrebird is 20 to 25 years, but there are reports of these birds living up to 29 years.
The lyrebird features on the Australian 10c coin.
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Not closely. Lyrebirds are Passerines, and peacocks are Galliformes. While the two both have long, decorative tails, they are not related beyond the class Aves.
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