An Australian bird that mimics the sound of a chainsaw

The Superb Lyrebird features on the Australian 10c coin. The Superb Lyrebird is an expert mimic. Able to copy both natural and mechanical sounds, the Suberp Lyrebird composes these sounds into an inspiring song. Sounds can include anything heard in the bird’s surroundings, such as other birds, chainsaws, car engines and even a dog barking! Each song can last up to 20 minutes. The Superb Lyrebird has received its name from its tail feathers which look similar to a lyre (an ancient Greek Musical i