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Lyrebird makes amazing laser sounds

The lyrebird is an Australian species best known for its ability to mimic man-made sounds. National Geographic has recorded these remarkable birds mimicking such unnatural noises as a chainsaw and a ...
Indiatimes

7 surprising facts about the bird that can mimic almost anything

In today’s digital age, we’re constantly hearing artificial sounds– like phone ringtones, camera clicks, or car alarms. But here’s something surprising: there’s a bird in Australia that can copy all ...
NPR

Proud Lyrebird Steps Up To The Microphone

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 ...
NPR

Call of the Wild: The Sounds of the Lyrebird

Find your headphones. Mixed Signals offers at day's end an audio benediction. In Britain, Sir David Attenborough, known as the "father of natural history programming" was honored by UKTV on the ...
Labroots

This Bird Can Mimic Almost Any Sound Accurately

Birds of all kinds are renowned for their calls, songs, and relentless chirps. Some birds use their calls to communicate with one another, while others use their calls to attract mates. One such ...
PBS

Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating

The lyrebird can mimic the sounds of at least 20 different species. A male lyrebird manipulatively uses this to his advantage, mimicking the sound of a flock of birds to convince a nearby female that ...
Gizmodo

Here’s How This Bird Imitates A Laser Gun Perfectly

A viral video making the rounds shows a lyrebird mimicking a laser gun with incredible accuracy. So how is this possible? The video demonstrates the prevalence of mimicry in nature, where looks — and, ...
The Conversation

Listen to the Albert’s lyrebird: the best performer you’ve never heard of

Fiona Backhouse received funding from BirdLife Northern NSW, and was assisted by funding from the National Science Foundation (USA). Anastasia Dalziell receives funding support from the University of ...
BBC

School Radio - Larry the lyrebird…or is it ever ok to lie? - BBC Sounds

Larry the lyrebird…or is it ever ok to lie?Larry the lyrebird…or is it ever ok to lie?
PBS

Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating

Up to now, scientists had thought that song was an honest signal from the male. The lyrebird can mimic the sounds of at least 20 different species. A male lyrebird manipulatively uses this to his ...
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Proud Lyrebird Steps Up To The Microphone

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 ...