(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 ...

You might be able to do a mean celebrity impression or two, but can you imitate an entire film’s cast at the same time? A male superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) can, well almost. During ...

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 ...

The superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae, is renowned for its extraordinary vocal abilities, capable of imitating the calls of other birds, environmental sounds, and even human-made noises. While ...

Recent research reveals that female superb lyrebirds possess complex, context-dependent songs, challenging the notion of their vocal insignificance. These vocalisations serve essential survival ...