(CN) — Researchers have found an unusual behavior in the male superb lyrebirds of southeastern Australia: during courtship and mating, males will imitate the cacophonic sound of a panicked “mobbing ...

The superb lyrebird, an Australian ground-dwelling songbird, has long been known for its talent for mimicry and elaborate mating dance. But scientists recently discovered that this bird is more than a ...

The superb lyrebird, famous for its extraordinary ability to mimic practically any noise, has now been shown to be a resourceful farmer, raking the forest floor to create the ideal conditions for its ...

A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a resourceful farmer, creating ...

Today we take a listen to field recordings of the superb lyrebird, an Australian songbird known for its elaborate vocal displays and mimicry of other species’ songs. Sir David Attenborough once said ...

The male superb lyrebird of Australia is known for its astounding abilities to mimic the songs of other birds and for almost perfectly replicating human-generated sounds such as camera shutters and, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The extent of paternal investment and pair-bonding in two southeast Australian populations of polygamous Superb Lyrebirds (Menura superba) was ...

The pheasant-sized superb lyrebird doesn't look like much until you get to its tail. Sixteen feathers create a gorgeous pinnacle of lacy white and... Proud Lyrebird Steps Up To The Microphone The ...

It seems like the males will do anything, even fake nearby danger, to get females to stick around to mate. The melodious sounds of trills and tweets, whistles and warbles are a harbinger of spring.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The seven-year-old male lyrebird’s impersonation might not provide the most tranquil ...

The pheasant-sized superb lyrebird doesn't look like much until you get to its tail. There are 16 feathers, the two outermost being erect and creating a gorgeous pinnacle of lacy white and brown ...