Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) by Ian
Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; For a bird of the air may carry your voice, And a bird in flight may tell the matter. (Ecclesiastes 10:20 NKJV)
CLASS – AVES, Order – PASSERIFORMES, Family – Menuridae – Lyrebirds
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Species (2)
Albert’s Lyrebird (Menura alberti)
Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)
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Articles Mentioning Birds From This Family:
- Birds Displaying
- Ian’s Bird of the Week – Displaying Superb Lyrebird
- Interesting Things – Lyre Bird
- Sunday Inspiration – There Is A Redeemer
Other Websites that have photos of this Family:
- Lyrebirds (Menuridae) – IBC
- Lyrebird – Wikipedia
- Menuridae – Le quide ornitho
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A Lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds, that form the genus, Menura, and the family Menuridae. They are most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral colored tailfeathers.
Lyrebirds are among Australia’s best-known native birds. As well as their extraordinary mimicking ability, lyrebirds are notable because of the striking beauty of the male bird’s huge tail when it is fanned out in display; and also because of their courtship display. (Wikipedia with editing)
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