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Superb Lyrebirds in zoos

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Goura, 10 Jun 2020.

  1. Goura

    Goura Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Can anyone confirm that Healsville and Taronga are the only public collections that have Menura superba?
     
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    WhistlingKite24 Well-Known Member 10+ year member Premium Member

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    As far as I know, Superb Lyrebirds can also be found at Adelaide Zoo (a male in their Rainforest Aviary) and Rockhampton Zoo (a female in their main aviary).
     
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  3. drill

    drill Well-Known Member

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    No Albert's in captivity, right?
     
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    WhistlingKite24 Well-Known Member 10+ year member Premium Member

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    No, none currently in captivity as far as I know.
     
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    MRJ Well-Known Member 15+ year member Premium Member

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    I’ve never heard of them in captivity (that’s going back 50 years). I’m sure somebody has kept them some time but if it was in a zoo it must have been a long time ago.
     
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    Jurek7 Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Pity, superb lyrebird is one Australian animal which would be really popular in zoos abroad.
     
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