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Summary
There are two species of lyrebird: Albert's Lyrebird and the Superb Lyrebird. These two birds are very similar, (the Superb Lyrebird is slightly larger). The lyrebird is best known for its beautiful tail and ability to mimic sounds. They have long claws, large sturdy feet, strong legs and a strong sense of smell. The Lyrebird is mainly found the rain forest regions of Australia and can live up to 30 years in the wild. Their main predators are dogs, cats, and foxes. I based my superhero off the Superb Lyrebird giving her the ability to mimic voices.
SP2: Developing and using models
I developed a model when I worked on drawing a picture of my superhero, Lady Lyra. I drew and colored a detailed drawing of my superhero so I could visualize who I'm creating and figure out exactly how she looks like. Drawing a model of my superhero also helped me make sure what I imagined my superhero to look like actually resembled the animal I based it off of (The Superb Lyrebird).
XCC: Structure and Function
The unique structure of the Lyrebirds vocal organ is what allows it to mimic all kinds of sounds (function). Out of all of the songbirds, the lyrebird's syrinx (a bird's vocal organ) is the most complexly-muscled. The more developed the structure of the syrinx is, the wider variation of sound can be produced. This is what gives the lyrebird it's extraordinary ability to mimic other sounds.
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