Lyre Bird

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Also known as the Superb Menura, the lyre bird is noted for its distinctive tail feathers. The male of this species has a pair which curve upwards in an “S” shape, giving it a resemblence to the ancient musical instrument it draws its name from.

Keywords

lyre, bird, avian, common, superb, columbæ, menura

Galleries

Birds: J-L

Source

S. G. Goodrich Animal Kingdom Illustrated Vol 2 (New York, NY: Derby & Jackson, 1859)

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