Mike,
Yes, John and David are correct. The Blackbird that occurs in
Australia is the English/European species Turdus merula, not a native
to Australia but brought out here by homesick English folk in the
1800s (along with rabbits and foxes). The Blackbird can displace
native species, but has a beautiful song, and is itself an
accomplished mimic.
Vicki Powys
Australia
On 11/08/2009, at 1:36 AM, Michael Dalton wrote:
> Your replies John and Vicki are appreciated. John is going to get
> me contact information.
>
> Vicki, I listened to the clip on my laptop computer and still heard
> "Chop-chop," but I am willing to think it could be "Chook-chook" as
> you stated. As a Yank, I've not heard that expression previously. I
> would like to be able to have a *.wav copy of the sound file to
> listen more carefully.
>
> Is a "blackbird" in Australia the same species we have here in the
> states?
>
> Mike
> Florida USA
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> Re: Lyrebird imitating construction at Adelaide Zoo... Digest Numbe
> Posted by: "John Tudor" jtudor2005
> Tue Aug 4, 2009 2:32 pm (PDT)
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> Adelaide Zoo is about 25 minutes from me. I saw this on the local
> news yesterday.
>
>> The bird is also speaking in English; ain't it great that the
>> >Aussies butcher the language as we do?
> Fortunately, although I've lived here since I was only two, I'm
> still a British citizen, so I won't take offence at this.......
> ( Even though you are correct)
>
>> I hope someone will find out how to contact the zoo, because I
>> would >like to discuss the bird's ability and get additional
>> recordings.
>
> Mike, if I can be of any assistance here, let me know.
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> Re: Lyrebird imitating construction at Adelaide Zoo... Digest Numbe
> Posted by: "vickipowys" vpowys
> Tue Aug 4, 2009 5:47 pm (PDT)
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> Mike,
>
> The lyrebird says its own name 'Chook Chook' (in the voice of its
> keeper) rather than Chop Chop. For some reason, and annoyingly, I
> can't download the full video clip, even with satellite connection.
> I think the lyrebird also says 'Good Boy' or similar. The word Chook
> is of course Aussie slang for a full grown chicken. There's
> Blackbird mimicry near the end. And of course drills, hammering,
> chainsaws etc.
>
> Mimicry from Chook featured on one of our recent members' CDs for the
> Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group.
>
> Vicki Powys
> Australia
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