Albert's Lyrebird vs Superb Lyrebird

Menura alberti compared with Menura novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Albert's Lyrebird Superb Lyrebird
Scientific Name Menura alberti Menura novaehollandiae
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Menuridae Menuridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.4 cm (20.6 in) 56.2 cm (22.1 in)
Weight 937.6666666666666 g (33.08 oz) 970.75 g (34.24 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Albert's Lyrebird only

None

Superb Lyrebird only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Albert's Lyrebird

Least Concern

Superb Lyrebird

About These Birds

Albert's Lyrebird

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.

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