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ML20538

Superb Lyrebird Menura novaehollandiae

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Contributor

Ronald I. Orenstein Media from this contributor

Date

16 Feb 1974

Location

Helmeted Honeyeater Reserve near Melbourne
Victoria, Australia
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Age and sex
Adult Male - 1
Sounds
Song
Playback
Playback not used

Media notes

Sclerophyll forest. Mountain ash (Eucalyptus tegnans). A typical sequence of this species, including imitations of many species, notably Eastern Whipbird, Crimson Rosella, Laughing Kookaburra. The tail is fanned and held over the head and body and rustled during song. Other Behaviors: Advertise. Habitat: Evergreen Forest.

Technical information

Recorder
PANASONIC UNSPECIFIED MODEL
Microphone
Accessories

Archival information

Cataloged
19 Aug 2011 - Mark Walker
Digitized
6 Sep 2011 - Jay McGowan

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