Albert's Lyrebird
Menura alberti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="menura-alberti"></birdfyi-bird>The Albert's Lyrebird (Menura alberti) is a bird species in the family Menuridae (lyrebirds), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.4 cm and a weight of 937.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Albert's Lyrebird is a large, ground-dwelling passerine weighing close to 940 g with a wingspan near 52 cm. Endemic to subtropical rainforests of southern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales, Australia, it is a powerful mimic and the male displays an ornate tail to attract mates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Weight | 937.6666666666666 g | 33.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Fledging: 39 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Menuridae (Lyrebirds) |
| Genus | Menura |
| Species | Menura alberti |
Distribution
Albert's Lyrebird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Menuridae family