Sunday, October 01, 2006

The World's Greatest Impressionist

This has not been faked. The Lyrebird (Australia) is the most accomplished sound mimic in the world. It not only copies the calls of many other birds, it also accurately replicates the sounds of machinery, such as cameras and chainsaws. The Lyrebird in action in this segment from an astounding BBC miniseries called The Life of Birds with Sir David Attenborough.
Draw your own conclusions about the encroachment of man into this habitat.