Superb Lyrebird

Birds > Songbirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Superb LyrebirdScientific Name: Menura novaehollandiaeCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SongbirdsSize: Body length: 34–40 in (86–100 cm); male tail length: up to 28 in (70 cm)Weight: 2.0–2.6 lb (0.9–1.2 kg); one of the world’s largest...

Albert’s Lyrebird

Birds > Menuridae & Lyrebirds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Albert’s LyrebirdScientific Name: Menura albertiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Menuridae & LyrebirdsSize: Body length: 30–35 in (75–90 cm); Tail length: up to 20–24 in (50–60 cm)Weight: 2.0–2.4 lb (900–1,100 g); large ancient...

Steller’s Jay

Birds > Perching Birds

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Steller’s JayScientific Name: Cyanocitta stelleriCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: Total body length: 12.0–13.5 in (30–34 cm); Wingspan: 17.0–19.0 in (43–48 cm)Weight: 3.5–5.0 oz (100–140 g)Lifespan: 8–10 years in...

African Grey Parrot

Birds > Parrots

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: African Grey ParrotScientific Name: Psittacus erithacusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: ParrotsSize: Total body length: 11.5–13 in (29–33 cm); Wingspan: 18–20 in (46–52 cm)Weight: 14–19 oz (400–540 g)Lifespan: 20–30 years in the wild; up to...