Proud Lyrebird Steps Up To The Microphone

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STEVE INSKEEP
NPR Morning Edition
11-28-2008
Proud Lyrebird Steps Up To The Microphone

Host: STEVE INSKEEP
Time 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

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STEVE INSKEEP, host:

Now let's meet another man who breaks out and heads for the wilderness. His name is David Stewart; he records the sounds of wildlife, which is a treasure for our series Sounds Wild. In Australia, Mr. Stewart recorded the lyrebird, which can imitate the sounds of a dozen other birds.

(Soundbite of the lyrebird)

Mr. DAVID STEWART (Sound Recorder, Wildlife): A male lyrebird has this incredible tail. If you see a picture of the bird - ...

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