Teaching Resources

Links, ideas and resources for the classroom.

More about lyrebirds

Lyrebird facts | NSW EES 

From mimicry to mating rituals - all about lyrebirds from the NSW Government's Environment, Energy and Science Group.

Superb lyrebirds | Birdlife Australia

Learn all about the superb lyrebird and listen to audio with this overview from Birdlife Australia. PLUS - how you can care for lyrebirds and other birdlife following the bushfires of 2019/2020. 

Mimicking Lyrebirds|Noisy by Nature 

​This brilliant little 10-minute episode from ABC's Noisy By Nature podcast makes for a perfect addition to any primary school unit or lesson involving Leonard the Lyrebird! Plus - some great questions at the bottom of the page for further learning. Enjoy!

Sex, lyres & audiotape|ABC Radio

What makes the female lyrebird so fascinating? Find out in this
ABC Radio National podcast series by Offtrack's Ann Jones.
Ep 1: Lyrebirds - Repeat after me
Ep 2: Lyrebirds - Lyre, lyre, dance floors on fire
Ep 3: Lyrebirds - Lyrebird equality now!