Lyrebirds are so loved for their mimicry calls and very silly tail feathers shaped like the ancient musical instrument after which they are named, that Australians put them on their 10 cent piece.

A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a resourceful farmer ...

The superb lyrebird is mainly found in moist eucalypt forests in southeastern Australia. It is known for its mimicking song and, in the case of the males, ornate, lyre-shaped tail feathers. Lyrebirds ...