Bushland revels

Collection

Identifier: Film Collection no. 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Australian ornithologist R. T. Littlejohns spent four years in the bush filming the beautiful lyrebird, resulting in this rare footage of the bird's behavior. A female lyrebird and her chick are the initial focus of the film; the mother bird is seen gathering food for the chick; later the young bird leaves the nest. The focus then shifts to the male lyrebird and his spectacular display behavior. A complete bird song, comprised of many imitative calls, is featured on the film's soundtrack.

Dates

1920?

Creator

Littlejohns, Raymond Trewolla, 1893-1961 (Photographer, Person)

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 Film Reel (8 minutes) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm.

1 Videocassette (U-Matic (8 minutes)) : sound, black and white ; 3/4 in.

Additional Description

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

3/4 in., U-Matic, viewing copy

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Original format: 16 mm. print.

Bibliography

Littlejohns, R.T. Bird personalities of the Australian bush. Natural History, v. 24, no. 1, January 1924: 29-41. Littlejohns, R.T. Songster and dancer unrivaled. Natural History, v. 48, no. 2 Feb. 1941: 91-95.