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Sighting 3346326

Menura novaehollandiae

Superb Lyrebird at Paddys River, ACT

Menura novaehollandiae at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 10:59 AM
Menura novaehollandiae at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 10:59 AM
Menura novaehollandiae at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 10:59 AM
Menura novaehollandiae at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jun 2016 10:59 AM
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Identification history

Menura novaehollandiae 22 Aug 2016 ArcherCallaway

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User's notes

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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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
  • 241 images trained Machine learning
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