Today we take a listen to field recordings of the superb lyrebird, an Australian songbird known for its elaborate vocal displays and mimicry of other species’ songs. Sir David Attenborough once said ...

Males sport long, flowing tail feathers curved like a lyre, which they spread out during courtship. With unparalleled mimicry and elegance, the lyrebird continues to be a genuine wonder of the wild.

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Australian lyrebirds, recorded by Fiona Backhouse. She is based at the University of Western Sydney, ...