BIRDS. 
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THE LYRE BIRD OF AUSTRALIA, OR 
PHEASANT OF THE WOODS. 
(Menura superba.) 
THE male only of this curious bird has the splendid tail. 
The bird is found in New South Wales, near Port Philip. 
It feeds on snails, and builds a nest like a magpie. The 
following is from Gould's Birds of Australia. 
