Lyrebirds: Master Mimics

Lyrebirds: Master Mimics — page 1 — THE lyrebird The world is full of awesome powerful animals Lyrebirds leye-UHR-buhrds live in Australia Many know them as master mimics These birds can change their birdcall to sound like 20 different bird species 4

Lyrebirds: Master Mimics — page 2 — DID YOU KNOW There are two kinds of lyrebirds They are the superb lyrebird and the Albert’s lyrebird The superb lyrebird is well known in Australia It is even on the country’s ten-cent coin

Lyrebirds: Master Mimics — page 3 — BOLD BODIES Lyrebirds are one of the world’s largest songbirds The superb lyrebird weighs about two pounds 1 kg The Albert’s lyrebird weighs slightly less Both kinds have dark brown top feathers The feathers around their bellies are a lighter color They have reddish-brown markings on their chests and throats Their feet legs and beaks are black 6

Lyrebirds: Master Mimics — page 4 — Beak Wings Tail Feet

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