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SUPERB LYREBIRD (Menura novaehollandiae) The Superb lyrebird is one of two species of Lyrebird found in Australia the other being the Albert’s lyrebird. Lyrebirds are shy, wary birds. When seen they are normally just a blur as they run and dodge rapidly through the dense forest underbrush. Their wings aid them in running and jumping up into branches and onto rocks etc and then gliding back down again and though they seldom fly they do roost in low trees at night Highlights: Pheasant-sized, it’s one of the largest and most remarkable of all perching birds The male is an outstanding singer and also has an unrivaled capacity for mimicking the sounds of other birds and animals The male’s long, lacy, ornamental tail feathers form a spectacular veil that covers its body during courtship displays Fact Source: http://what-when-how.com/birds/superb-lyrebird-birds/ Other photos you may like: Red Bird-of-Paradise Resplendent Quetzel Victoria Crowned Pigeon

SUPERB LYREBIRD (Menura novaehollandiae)

The Superb lyrebird is one of two species of Lyrebird found in Australia the other being the Albert’s lyrebird. Lyrebirds are shy, wary birds. When seen they are normally just a blur as they run and dodge rapidly through the dense forest underbrush. Their wings aid them in running and jumping up into branches and onto rocks etc and then gliding back down again and though they seldom fly they do roost in low trees at night

Highlights:

  • Pheasant-sized, it’s one of the largest and most remarkable of all perching birds
  • The male is an outstanding singer and also has an unrivaled capacity for mimicking the sounds of other birds and animals
  • The male’s long, lacy, ornamental tail feathers form a spectacular veil that covers its body during courtship displays

Fact Source: http://what-when-how.com/birds/superb-lyrebird-birds/

Other photos you may like:

Red Bird-of-Paradise

Resplendent Quetzel

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

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