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Lyre bird
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What's The Definition Of Lyre bird?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lyre bird: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lyre bird: See Also | Lyre bird In Webster's Dictionary \Lyre" bird`\ (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of two or three species of Australian birds of the
genus {Menura}. The male is remarkable for having the sixteen
tail feathers very long and, when spread, arranged in the
form of a lyre. The common lyre bird ({Menura superba}),
inhabiting New South Wales, is about the size of a grouse.
Its general color is brown, with rufous color on the throat,
wings, tail coverts and tail. Called also {lyre pheasant} and
{lyre-tail}.
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