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lyrebird

/ˈlaɪə.bɜːd/

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noun

/ˈlaɪə.bɜːd/B2formalaustralian
  • ruПтица, обитающая в Австралии, напоминающая фазана, известная благодаря длинным хвостовым перьям самца, которые во время брачного периода образуют форму лиры.

A bird native to Australia, resembling a pheasant, known for the male's elaborate tail feathers shaped like a lyre during courtship.

  1. Australian songbirdB2formalaustralian

    A ground-dwelling Australian bird known for the male's elaborate tail feathers shaped like a lyre and its exceptional ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds.

    ruПтица-лира

    • The lyrebird is famous for its incredible mimicry of other birds and even chainsaws.
    • During mating season, the male lyrebird fans out its tail feathers to attract a mate.
    • We heard a lyrebird in the forest perfectly imitating a camera shutter.
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