StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height90 cm
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"Albert's Lyrebird is a master mimic, able to reproduce calls of many forest birds, as well as environmental and mechanical sounds, though it mimics a narrower range than the Superb Lyrebird."
Field Guide
Albert's Lyrebird
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Albert's Lyrebird is one of Australia's most remarkable and elusive birds, renowned for its extraordinary vocal mimicry and spectacular tail. This large, ground-dwelling songbird is endemic to a small region of subtropical rainforest straddling the Queensland–New South Wales border. It is among Australia’s most range-restricted bird species, with a total population estimated at around 3,5 breeding birds.
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