Albert's Lyrebird
Menura alberti
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Menuridae
About
Albert's lyrebird, sometimes known as the northern lyrebird, is a timid, pheasant-sized songbird which is endemic to subtropical rainforests of Australia, in a small area on the state border between New South Wales and Queensland. The rarer of the two species of lyrebirds, Albert's lyrebird is named after Prince Albert, the prince consort of Queen Victoria, queen of the United Kingdom. It lacks the elegant lyre-shaped tail feathers of the superb lyrebird and is found in a much more restricted range.
Fun Fact
The total population of Albert's lyrebirds was estimated at only 3,500 breeding birds in 2000, with one of the smallest distributional ranges of any bird on the continent.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in the far north of the Northern Rivers region, along the Border Ranges and in Nightcap National Park in the east, possibly as far west as Koreelah National Park.
Diet
Feed mainly on insects (including beetles) and their larvae, and other soil-dwelling invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance