The lyrebird can mimic the sounds of at least 20 different species. A male lyrebird manipulatively uses this to his advantage, mimicking the sound of a flock of birds to convince a nearby female that ...

To woo a mate, the Albert's Lyrebird of Australia becomes a real song-and-dance bird. Each male first chooses a stage of entangled vines, then in performance he shakes the vines as part of his ...

A fortnight after five lions escaped at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, an amused zoo visitor captured footage of Echo the superb lyrebird as he mimicked alarm sirens and evacuation calls with astonishing ...

Being catfished is never fun, but one animal takes deception to an entirely new level. A study published Thursday in the journal Current Biology reveals male lyrebirds, a type of songbird, use complex ...

Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s series introducing you to Australia’s unloved animals that need our help. Mention the superb lyrebird, and you’ll probably hear ...