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 ...

It’s summer in the North and we’re on holiday! So for today’s show, we replay one of our favorite Field Notes episodes, featuring field recordings of the superb lyrebird, an Australian songbird known ...

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.

Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage than loading CBC Lite story pages. In the forests of eastern Australia, a unique annual ritual is underway. A male superb lyrebird fans ...