lyre·bird / ˈlīrˌbərd/ • n. a large Australian songbird (genus Menura, family Menuridae), the male of which has a long, lyre-shaped tail and is noted for his remarkable song and display.

lyrebird Either of two shy Australian songbirds; the superb lyrebird (Menura superba) and Albert's lyrebird (M. alberti). These large, perching birds have lyre-shaped tails displayed during courtship performances.