The amazing song skills of the superb lyrebird




Mongabay Newscast show

Summary: Sir David Attenborough says the superb lyrebird has one of “the most elaborate, the most complex, the most beautiful song[s] in the world.” In this episode we explore the incredible ability they have to mimic predators and possums, squeaky trees and other songbirds. Ornithologist Anastasia Dalziell joins us to discuss her work with them and plays amazing recordings of these spellbinding songsters. Plus we round up the top environmental news, so please subscribe and tell a friend.