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lyrebird
[ lahyuhr-burd ]
/ ˈlaɪərˌbɜrd /
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noun
an Australian passerine bird of the genus Menura, the male of which has a long tail that is lyrate when spread.
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Words nearby lyrebird
Lyra, lyrate, lyra viol, lyre, lyre back, lyrebird, lyre-form sofa, lyre snake, lyric, lyrical, lyricism
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How to use lyrebird in a sentence
The male superb lyrebird lives up to its name with its excellent vocal abilities, mimicking nearly any sound it hears in its Australian forest home — even chainsaws and cameras.
Here are 7 incredible things we learned this year that animals can do|Erika Engelhaupt|December 20, 2021|Science NewsThe lyrebirds appear to be attempting to recreate the specific ecological soundscape associated with the arrival of a predator, researchers report February 25 in Current Biology.
A single male lyrebird can mimic the sound of an entire flock|Jake Buehler|February 25, 2021|Science NewsSuperb lyrebirds — native to forested parts of southeastern Australia — have a flair for theatrics.
A single male lyrebird can mimic the sound of an entire flock|Jake Buehler|February 25, 2021|Science NewsWhy lyrebirds do this isn’t yet clear, but the finding is the first time that an individual bird has been observed mimicking the sounds of multiple bird species simultaneously.
A single male lyrebird can mimic the sound of an entire flock|Jake Buehler|February 25, 2021|Science News
British Dictionary definitions for lyrebird
lyrebird
/ (ˈlaɪəˌbɜːd) /
noun
either of two pheasant-like Australian birds, Menura superba and M. alberti, constituting the family Menuridae: during courtship displays, the male spreads its tail into the shape of a lyre
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