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Menuridae - Lyrebirds

There are two bird species in this family, the Superb Lyrebird (Menura superba) and Albert's Lyrebird (Menura alberti). They are found in forested areas of eastern Australia and are 30-40 inches in length. They are brown in color and look like pheasants.
 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Passeriformes 
 Family: Menuridae