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Male Lyrebird - huge tail fanned out in courtship display
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Male Lyrebird - huge tail fanned out in courtship display
Male Lyrebird in full display - a ground-dwelling Australian bird most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment, and the striking beauty of the male birds huge tail when it is fanned out in courtship display (as shown here). Date: circa 1907
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Australian Courtship Feather Feathers Genus Huge Lyrebird Menura Striking Tail Unusual Fanned
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This photograph, dated circa 1907, showcases the extraordinary beauty and unique courtship display of the Male Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), a ground-dwelling Australian bird belonging to the Menuridae family. Known for their exceptional ability to mimic a vast array of natural and artificial sounds from their environment, the Male Lyrebird is a true marvel of the avian world. However, it is the male's impressive, huge tail that steals the show in this image. During the courtship season, the Male Lyrebird fans out its tail feathers in a stunning, fan-like display, revealing their intricately patterned and iridescent plumage. The tail, which can measure up to 80 cm in length, is not only a sight to behold but also serves as a crucial component of the bird's mating ritual. Native to the wet sclerophyll and rainforests of eastern Australia, the Male Lyrebird is a striking example of the unusual adaptations found in the natural world. Its unusual feathers, which are both long and flat, allow the bird to create a wide range of sounds by clicking, snapping, and dragging them against the ground. This ability, combined with the mesmerizing courtship display, makes the Male Lyrebird a truly unusual and beautiful creature. As you gaze upon this photograph, take a moment to appreciate the intricate details of the Male Lyrebird's tail, the iridescence of its feathers, and the wonder of its ability to mimic its surroundings. This image is a testament to the boundless beauty and diversity of the natural world and the remarkable creatures that inhabit it.
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