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Lyrebirds are not only able to mimic the songs of hundreds of other birds, they can mimic a great variety of sounds, including chainsaws, camera shutters, stockwhips and so on.

This behaviour is part of the lyrebird's courtship. The male produces the most elaborate song he can in an effort to attract a female.

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