The Lyrebird: A Documentary Study of Its Song

Hear the beautiful songs of the lyrebird, long recognized as the "greatest mimic in the world," recorded near Melbourne, Australia, by ornithologist K.C. Halafoff and Peter Bruce. Extensive liner notes discuss the musical value of the lyrebird song, which "actually amounts to an orchestra administered on solo lines."

Track Listing

101	Explanation and Demonstration: Introduction	P. Bruce	03:53
102	Explanation and Demonstration: Song - Mature Bird	P. Bruce	03:17
103	Explanation and Demonstration: Song - Young Bird	P. Bruce	02:29
104	Explanation and Demonstration: Dance Music	P. Bruce	02:04
105	Explanation and Demonstration: Courting Song	P. Bruce	05:59
106	Explanation and Demonstration: Message Reception	P. Bruce	01:20
107	Explanation and Demonstration: Feeding Chatter	P. Bruce	02:24
201	Analysis: Introduction	P. Bruce	04:14
202	Analysis: Oil Can Clicks	P. Bruce	02:12
203	Analysis: Stanza Melody	P. Bruce	01:20
204	Analysis: Variations in Stanza Melody	P. Bruce	03:31
205	Analysis: Multiple Calls from One Bird	P. Bruce	02:04
206	Analysis: Group Singing	P. Bruce	01:29
207	Analysis: Imitation	P. Bruce	01:21
208	Analysis: Conclusion	P. Bruce	01:53