superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) Artist Thomas Davies (1737–1812) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Davies_(British_Army_officer)
Title Menura superba
Description
English: Menura superba, a bird of New South Wales
Date circa 1800
Notes Account read November 4, 1800
Source/Photographer Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Volume 6, before page 207 http://books.google.com/books?id=hmECAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA207
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Menura_superba_-_Thomas_Davies.jpg
The superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) is an Australian songbird, one of two species from the family Menuridae. It is one of the world's largest songbirds, and is noted for its elaborate tail and excellent mimicry. The species is endemic to the south east of the country, and has been introduced to Tasmania. The superb lyrebird is featured on the reverse side of the Australian 10 cent coin. Order: Passeriformes, Family: Menuridae, Genus: Menura, Species: Menura novaehollandiae Latham, 1801.