Meaning Of The Word Lyrebird

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What's The Definition Of Lyrebird?

lyrebird in American English
any of a family (Menuridae) of Australian passerine birds: the long tail feathers of the male resemble a lyre when spread
noun: an Australian passerine bird of the genus Menura, the male of which has a long tail that is lyrate when spread

lyrebird in British English
noun: either of two pheasant-like Australian birds, Menura superba and M. alberti, constituting the family Menuridae: during courtship displays, the male spreads its tail into the shape of a lyre

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