Lyrebird
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For the 2019 film, see Lyrebird (film).
A lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds that compose the genus Menura, and the family Menuridae.[2] They are most notable for their impressive ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, and the striking beauty of the male bird's huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display. Lyrebirds have unique plumes of neutral-coloured tailfeathers and are among Australia's best-known native birds.
Quick Facts Lyrebird Temporal range: Early Miocene to present, Scientific classification ...
Lyrebird Temporal range: Early Miocene to present | |
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Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Menuridae Lesson, 1828 |
Genus: | Menura Latham, 1801 |
Type species | |
Menura novaehollandiae[1] Latham 1801 | |
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