Teaching resources

Lyrebird-related links, ideas and activities
​for the classroom or at home

More about lyrebirds

Lyrebird facts

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

Superb lyrebirds | Birdlife Australia

Learn about the superb lyrebird, listen to audio and find out how you can care for lyrebirds following the bushfires of 2019/2020. 

Lyrebird activities

FREE colouring-in sheets by Eloise Short

Climate change and bushfires

NASA Climate Kids

Everything kids need to know about climate change, its impact on plants and animals, and how to help.

Bushfires in Australia

Bushfire facts for kids, PLUS teacher resources about fire safety from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Lyrebird podcasts

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!