Director Frank Muscolino takes us into the cool bush habitat of the Superb Lyrebird (Menura Novahollandiae) around Mason Falls. We observe the lyrebirds in the treetops as well as at ground level, and hear their remarkable vocal range. The hen’s determined nest building is captured, as well as the display behaviour of the cock bird spreading his tail as he dances on the mound. Minimalist narration and some footage of neighbouring bush creatures such as reptiles and koalas is also seen.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
315361
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Lyrebirds
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)