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The Superb Lyrebird ranges in size from 80cm to 100cm in length, averaging around 90cm. Their weight is around 975 grams.
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How does Brett Whiteley feel about lyrebirds?
Since he died 17 yers ago it is too late to find out.
Why do lyrebirds mimic?
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.
Is the lyrebird related to the peacock?
Not closely. Lyrebirds are Passerines, and peacocks are Galliformes. While the two both have long, decorative tails, they are not related beyond the class Aves.
Can lyrebirds sound exactly like humans?
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, of course, electronic sounds such as electronic film winders on cameras, 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.
What is the most colorful flightless bird?
The peacock (can they fly? I can't remember) but if I'm wrong, cassowaries are quite colourful - blue neck, red wattles - and so are brush turkeys - yellow wattles, red heads. I'm pretty sure lyrebirds can't fly. They're brown anyway, but their tail feathers are magnificent.
Where does the lyrebirds live?
Yes. Lyrebirds are native to the eastern coastal areas of Australia.
Are lyrebirds carnivores?
no they are omnivores
Why is the lyrebird nocturnal?
Lyrebirds are not nocturnal, but diurnal.
do lyrebirds eat with their beak?
no they use there back
What time of year do lyrebirds mimic?
They mimic during breeding season!
In judith wright's poem lyrebirds do the birds represent aborigines?
yeah
Are Lyrebirds birds?
Yes ... they are one of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds.
How does Brett Whiteley feel about lyrebirds?
Since he died 17 yers ago it is too late to find out.
How many feathers has a lyrebirds tail?
Many websites state that the tail of the Superb lyrebird has 16 feathers.
Why do lyrebirds mimic?
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.
What size are lyrebirds?
With its tail on show, an adult male Superb Lyrebird stands between 70-80cm tall.
Which Australian bird is famous for mimicking sounds?
The lyrebird. See the Youtube video of lyrebirds in action at the related weblink below.
