Lyrebird (Noun)
Meaning
Australian bird that resembles a pheasant; the courting male displays long tail feathers in a lyre shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lyrebird's remarkable plumage made it a prized sight among birdwatchers visiting the Australian bush.
- As part of his mating ritual, the male lyrebird's spectacular long feathers unfold like a lyre-shaped train.
- Despite the elaborate displays, it can be quite a challenge for inexperienced naturalists to catch a glimpse of a wild lyrebird.
- Early Australian settlers learned of the ground-dwelling lyrebird from indigenous people who considered the bird an important part of their cultural mythology.
- Surrounded by this lush native flora and fauna the rare Albert's lyrebird was flourishing once more.