Menura novaehollandiae
Superb Lyrebird at Paddys River, ACT
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| Menura novaehollandiae | ArcherCallaway | 22 Aug 2016 |
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COG Lyrebird Survey.
9 was the count of calling birds along the stretch of the track (Camelback Trail). Almost definitely different individuals as their locations from where they were calling was mapped out and 'triangulated' throughout the walk as part of the long-running COG Lyrebird Survey to ensure they weren't counted twice. One male was actually sighted crossing the track, and we observed it as it continued to forage for some time. Some excellent mimicry of species including Red Wattlebird, Pied Currawong, Crimson Rosella, and Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo.
The team that did the Lyrebird Trail also got 9 birds (some would have been the same as ours)
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.888230-35.455567
- Altitude 923.0m
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 25 Jun 2016 10:59 AM Recorded on
- ArcherCallaway Recorded by
Collections
- ArcherCallaway Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Menura novaehollandiae Magpie or larger Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Menura novaehollandiae Scientific name
- Superb Lyrebird Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1528.61m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Was this a nesting or breeding site?
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