superb lyrebird

noun

A large species of songbird, Menura novaehollandiae, family Menuridae, endemic to eastern Australian forests, noted for its lyrate tail feathers and its extraordinary powers of vocal mimicry.

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Meanings

nounsuperb lyrebird (plural superb lyrebirds)

plural superb lyrebirds

  1. A large species of songbird, Menura novaehollandiae, family Menuridae, endemic to eastern Australian forests, noted for its lyrate tail feathers and its extraordinary powers of vocal mimicry.

Translations

Japanese 琴鳥
  • 琴鳥 (kotodori)Australian songbird of the genus Menura
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