Menuridae - lyrebirds
 There are 2 species of bird in this family, the Superb Lyrebird (Menura superba) and Albert's Lyrebird (Menura alberti). They are found in forested areas of eastern Australia and are 30-40 inches in length. They are brown in color and look like a pheasant. The male lyrebird has an long, elaborate tail that looks like a lyre! A lyre is a type of harp. Lyrebirds are ground dwellers. They eat insects, spiders, and seeds. If you just looked at a lyrebird, you wouldn't think it belongs in the Passeriformes order, but it has great vocal ability and is known for its loud ringing call, and it can even mimic other sounds!
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