By Sheetal Kumari | May 15, 2025
The lyrebird is one of nature’s greatest mimics, found in the Australian forests.
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It can mimic chainsaws, camera sounds, alarms, and more than 20 bird calls with uncanny accuracy.
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Males sport long, flowing tail feathers curved like a lyre, which they spread out during courtship.
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Lyrebird mimicry is a flawless fit into surroundings, making symphony of full forest.
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Boys use music displays to charm females, duplicating numerous soundings within single song.
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Junior lyrebirds take a number of years learning to master variety of vocal imitations.
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Lyrebirds rose to fame through appearances in David Attenborough’s wildlife series.
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Although talented, lyrebirds are timid and tend to stay concealed in thick cover.
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They assist forests by scratching and breaking up soil and leaf litter, facilitating seed development.
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With unparalleled mimicry and elegance, the lyrebird continues to be a genuine wonder of the wild.
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