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David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
In April 2006, to celebrate naturalist David Attenborough's 80th birthday, the public were asked to vote on their favourite of his television moments.
This clip of the lyrebird was voted number one.
A Lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds, most notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.
This clip of the lyrebird was voted number one.
A Lyrebird is either of two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds, most notable for their extraordinary ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.
May 31, 2006 4:29 AM
Re: Richard Attenborough: The Lyrebird
A word of thanks to Jaxon for the updated description. Where I had lifted this, they had made mention that this was Britain's favourite moment.
By: spam_vigilante
Re: Richard Attenborough: The Lyrebird
This footage was filmed by my brother who is a wildlife cinematographer living in Melbourne - he's just sent me the link!
By: penang
Re: Richard Attenborough: The Lyrebird
Should update the title to say Sir David Attenborough, and replace "naturist" with "naturalist".
By: penang
Re: David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
That certainly is an awesome bird, that's for true.
By: ByteBaron
Re: David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
I wonder if he can mimic human speech as well. I was expecting him to mock the host.
By: master_jedi_dude
Re: David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
Maybe it has to hear the sound a few times to learn it? but yea, that would've been cool!
By: gypo
Re: David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
Any mimic of sound is wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this. I wonder how long it did take to learn the sounds?
By: momtopetsonly
Re: David Attenborough: The Lyrebird
That is insane! I had to watch it a few times just to make sure I heard what it was that I heard!
By: everlastingones
