Images Dated 3rd July 2014

Alberts lyrebird (Menura alberti)

Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti), male in full courtship display, inside the lacy shroud created by its own tail feathers raised over its head that curve concave upwards. The bird sings and dances inside the shroud to attract the female. Restricted to a small area of montane rainforest in these Border Ranges; though vulnerable, is still fairly common. rainforest at the head of Car Wilsons Peak, McPherson Ranges, New South Wales/Queensland border, Australia

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