Albert's Lyrebird
Menura alberti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
52.4 cm
Weight
937.6666666666666 g
Family
Menuridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Albert's Lyrebird endangered?
The Albert's Lyrebird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Albert's Lyrebird nest?
Nest type: DM. Fledging: 39 days.
How big is the Albert's Lyrebird?
The Albert's Lyrebird has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 937.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Albert's Lyrebird belong to?
The Albert's Lyrebird (Menura alberti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Menuridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Menuridae family