Every once in a while you’ll see something and be totally amazed by it. I was recently made aware of the lyrebird, a ground-dwelling bird native to Australia.
First and less importantly than its main skill, it’s a beautiful creature with a colorful plume.
Second (and this is what makes the bird amazing), it is capable of mimicking a huge array of sounds, from other bird species to human sounds such as a hand saw, an electric drill, hammering nails, car alarms, human voice, you name it.
Watch this video for a demonstration:
It’s unbelievable how accurately this bird mimics the sounds in its environment. Truly one of the most fascinating creatures on our favorite planet, Earth.