Mimicry by Magpie

[peter crow <>]

Syd,

A most interesting comment on Lyrebirds which I have no intention to 
argue with as my Lyrebird knowledge could fit on the back of a stamp 
and leave room for the weekly shopping list.
But I am interested in your statement that young Lyrebirds don't 
imitate other birds but learn from their parents needs a little further 
explanation.
The imitation must originate somewhere. It is the adult birds that 
learn these calls and pass them on?
Somewhere some time in the past the calls were imitated.

Any comments.

Peter

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