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Native to Australia, which spectacular bird with colorful plumage is renowned for its exceptional ability to imitate a huge variety of sounds, including human noises and the calls of other animals?
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THE CORRECT ANSWER: The Superb Menure (Lyrebird)
The Superb Menure, commonly called the Lyrebird, is a fascinating species native to the rainforests of southeastern Australia. The male has an extraordinary tail made up of sixteen feathers, the two outermost of which take the shape of a lyre when he unfurls them above his head during his courtship display.Beyond this remarkable plumage, this land bird is especially famous for its surprising vocal abilities. It is capable of imitating the songs of dozens of other species of birds with disconcerting precision, but also artificial noises picked up in its environment, such as explosions, car alarms or chainsaw noises.In Aboriginal culture, it is considered a keeper of the secrets of the forest. The species is fortunately classified as Least Concern, benefiting from numerous protected areas, although recent large forest fires represent a serious threat to its wild populations in Australia.