Menura Collection

Male Lyrebird - huge tail fanned out in courtship display
Male Lyrebird in full display - a ground-dwelling Australian bird most notable for their superb ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment

LYREBIRD
(Menura superba, or Menura novae-hollandae) When it comes to showing off, the Australians do it best

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) male in partial display perched in Tree fern (Cyatheales) in wet eucalypt forest, Lakes Entrance Rainforest, Victoria, Australia

Superb lyrebird and false azalea
Superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae, and false azalea, Menziesia ferruginea, (Rhododendron menziesii). Handcoloured steel engraving by Pedretti after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), lithograph, published in 1882
Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae). Lithograph, published in 1882

Superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830

Picture No. 10857264
Superb Lyrebird - mature male (Menura novaehollandiae) Date:

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Menura novaehollandiae, superb lyrebird
An image of a male superb lyrebird, Menura novaehollandiae from the Natural History Museum at Tring

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The male Lyrebird, also known as the Menura, is a magnificent creature with its huge tail fanned out in a mesmerizing courtship display. This Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) can be seen perched in a Tree fern, showcasing its partial display. In the company of false azalea, the Superb lyrebird stands out with its unique features and vibrant plumage. A lithograph from 1882 beautifully captures the essence of this extraordinary bird. With its scientific name Menura novaehollandiae, this species of lyrebird continues to captivate nature enthusiasts worldwide. Its distinctive appearance and enchanting calls make it an icon of Australia's wildlife. Picture No. 10857264 showcases the elegance and grace of these birds as they roam freely across the plains of New South Wales. Their presence adds charm to their natural habitat. The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) truly lives up to its name with every movement it makes. Its intricate mating rituals and melodious songs are unparalleled in the avian world. As we marvel at these stunning creatures, let us appreciate their role in maintaining biodiversity and preserving our planet's natural wonders for generations to come.