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A large brown bird with very long tail; the male’s is said to be lyre-shaped.
VIC: Vulnerable; SA: Near Threatened
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyLyrebirds
SizeLarge
RarityUncommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Irrigated farmland, Open woodland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Colin Reid
Range map
Range map
96visible hotspots
8467visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
These curved outer tail feathers are absent in juveniles and females, which can be mistaken for Superb Lyrebird, but location and underpart coloration (rusty tones in Albert’s) help in ID. Usually heard before it is seen, it has a very powerful song and is known for mimicking other species. Note range, as this species is found only in a small region of Queensland and far northeast New South Wales.
Behavior
Found in rainforests, where it forages in leaf litter for food.
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