Superb lyrebird.
Superb Lyrebird - Menura alberti
The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) female is not quite as splendid as the male, but pretty close & still a delight to have a close encounter. A pheasant sized songbird, it is the largest in the world, and endemic to Australia. The lyrebird has the ability to mimic sounds - in the wild, it will mimic many other birds and create quite a long melody. In captivity, they are often heard to mimic constructions sounds - chainsaw, electric drill, hammer as well as camera shutter sounds. They are well established within their forest habitat and classified as "least concern", although they pose a particular challenge to those who wish to catch a glimpse. This one was captured in captivity at Taronga Zoo.
Menura novaehollandiae This Lyrebird was seen right near one of the walking trails at Fitzroy Falls. It did not seem frightened of people, as I managed to take this shot from a few metres away. It was foraging for food. If you haven't heard the amazing vocal abilities of this species, check out this video: au.youtube.com/watch?v=VjE0Kdfos4Y
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Also known as the 'Singing Casanova'. Lyrebirds seduce with song and dance. In winter, the male attracts females with a medley of song, created by imitating the calls of other species. On a low mound, he flings his shimmering tail over his head and paces side-to-side in an hypnotic dance. After mating, the female raises her single chick alone, feeding it worms and insects scratched from the forest floor. Source: Healesville Sanctuary. Photographed at Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia.
"Chook" was born in 1979 and has been at the Adelaide Zoo since 1991. During winter, male lyrebirds sing and dance as part of an elaborate courtship display. A lyrebird's call is a a rich mixture of its own natural song and any number of other sounds it has heard. About 80% of Chook's song consists of expert mimicry including bird sounds such as kookaburras,honeyeaters, cockatoos, lorikeets, parrots, magpies, wattelbirds, etc., and other man-made sounds such as electric drills, chainsaws, and the like. Chook's repertoire has made him a standout performer on YouTube. ~ BEST VIEWED LARGE ~ footnote: sadly chook passed away on 20-12-2011, age 32.
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Maenura superba. [Lyrebird]
Large ground-dwelling bird with powerful legs and long tail. Primarily gray-brown with reddish outer wing. Males have spectacular long tail comprising different feather types. The main “lyre” feathers bold barring while the other feathers are plain, thin, and wispy. Juveniles and females lack the longer tail feathers. This may cause confusion with Albert’s Lyrebird, but note range and color of underparts (cold and grayish in Superb). Superb Lyrebird is found in rainforest habitats in southeastern Australia, where it forages in leaf litter for food. It has a very powerful song and is known for mimicking other species.
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The superb lyrebird is known for its exceptional skill at mimicry, and captive birds have been able to mimic a range of human-made sounds.
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