Lyrebirds use siren song to lure sexual partners – ANU College of Science

Male lyrebirds use clever mimicry to increase their chances of sexual success, according to a new study involving researchers from The Australian National University.  
Lyrebirds are famous for their ability to mimic complex sounds of other species, including “human” sounds like chainsaws. Now biologists think they’ve discovered what drives this skill. 
According to study co-author, ANU Professor Robert Magrath, wild males have two main types of mimicry. 
“They are famous for mimicking the songs…

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