How did the lyre bird get its name?

The lyrebird gets its name from the shape of its tail feathers, which resemble the ancient Greek stringed instrument called the lyre. The lyrebird's tail feathers are long and lyre-shaped, and they are used by the bird to attract mates and defend its territory. The lyrebird is native to Australia, and there are two species of lyrebird: the superb lyrebird and the Albert's lyrebird. The superb lyrebird is the larger of the two species, and it is found in the rainforests of eastern Australia. The Albert's lyrebird is found in the rainforests of southwestern Australia. Lyrebirds are very skilled at mimicking sounds, and they are able to imitate the calls of other birds, as well as the sounds of human speech and other noises.