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Endemic to [[Australia]], in a small area on the state border between [[New South Wales]] and [[Queensland]]. | Endemic to [[Australia]], in a small area on the state border between [[New South Wales]] and [[Queensland]]. | ||
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Subtropical rainforests. | Subtropical rainforests. | ||
Revision as of 14:39, 25 June 2014
Alternative name: Prince Albert's Lyrebird
- Menura alberti
Identification
Approximately 90cm long
- Brown upperparts
- Chestnut underparts
Similar Species
Lacks the lyre-shaped tail feathers of the Superb Lyrebird.
Distribution
Endemic to Australia, in a small area on the state border between New South Wales and Queensland.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Subtropical rainforests.
Status
Classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to ongoing habitat loss.
Behaviour
It is very similar to the Superb Lyrebird in its habits.
Breeding
It builds platforms by trampling down dense vegetation for courtship display instead of scratch up mounds.
Diet
The diet consists mainly of small animals found on forest floor or on rotting logs.
Vocalisation
This bird mimics other species sounds.
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Lamington National Park, Australia, July 2009
Recorded by Andrew Whitehouse
References
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
- Wikipedia
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Albert's Lyrebird. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 25 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Albert%27s_Lyrebird
