Nice to have that extra information. To clarify my intent. I can't think of any
reason why lyrebirds should not be listening at night and so no reason to think
they would not include nocturnal bird calls, although these messages do suggest
it isn't common. As for the evidence that they learn from other lyrebirds. The
best clue is that for several decades after lyrebirds were introduced to
Tasmania in the 1930s, successive generations continued to mimic the call of
the Eastern Whipbird, which lives only on the mainland. Also they tend to copy
the sequence of sounds of other birds.
Philip
-----Original Message-----
From: Canberrabirds
On Behalf Of Nicki Taws via Canberrabirds
Sent: Friday, 9 August, 2024 7:25 AM
To: 'Richard Allen'; 'Charmian Lawson'
Cc:
Subject: Bower birds and lyrebirds
I once heard a lyrebird do perfect mimicry of a White-throated Nightjar, which
I thought was pretty amazing (this was north of Goulburn). It also had me
thinking that they must be listening at night, although there would potentially
be some cross-over time of lyrebird / nightjar calling around dusk and dawn.
Cheers
Nicki Taws
0408 210736
-----Original Message-----
From: Canberrabirds On Behalf Of Richard Allen via Canberrabirds
Sent: Thursday, 8 August, 2024 12:20 PM
To: Charmian Lawson <>
Cc:
Subject: Bower birds
I heard a Lyrebird this week mimic an owlet nightjar. First time I’ve heard
that. Bird was on Kowen escarpment. Also mimicked Red Wattlebird, Crimson
Rosella, Magpie , White eared Honeyeater, GST (2dif calls), Golden Whistler,
and Grey Butcherbird. All local birds. Must be listening at night, though
owlet nightjar do call in day.
Regards
Richard
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