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Hello
Aussie Day here at my little ole blog. This week I am telling you a
bit about the Lyrebird.
A
lyrebird is either of two specie
of
ground-dwelling that compose the genus Menura,
and the family
Menuridae.
They
are most notable for their superb ability to mimic
natural
and artificial sounds from their environment, The
lyrebird is capable of imitating almost any sound and they have been
recorded mimicking human sounds such as a mill whistle, a cross-cut
saw, chainsaws, car engines and car alarms, fire alarms, rifle-shots,
camera shutters, dogs barking, crying babies, music, mobile phone
ring tones, and even the human voice.
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.
They get their name
because of the of
the tail of the male bird. When the tail is raised over his head, it
looks like an ancient musical stringed instrument called a lyre.
They're as talented with their mimicry as a parrot! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info on the Lyre bird, I always thought it was Liar bird!!
ReplyDeleteWe have seen them when we stayed in a caravan park in Lakes Entrance where there was a lot of bushland.
I've never heard of this kind of bird; wow! Stunning to see and apparently with amazing mimicry talents! Thanks for posting this; you certainly can learn something new every day. :-)
ReplyDeleteI knew of them as I watch so many public TV nature series shows. But I have never heard one that was recorded and ut out for people to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteA very unique bird. Haven't come across them except in pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty amazing bird!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of them but I think the male's tail is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the Lyrebirds. Reminds me of our peacocks here in the States and it shares the ability to mimic any sound with our mockingbirds.
ReplyDeleteRita.......That they do
ReplyDeleteRosie.....You'e welcome, they are beautiful birds
Kea......I am pleased I told you something new
Katie.....I learnt about them when I was a child
Nancy......They are
Chris.......Yes they are
Karen........Yes it is
MW........Yes they sound alike
So weird looking!
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