Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
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The emu is the second-tallest living bird and the largest bird native to Australia. It is the only bird with calf muscles, enabling powerful running at up to 50 km/h. In the famous Emu War of 1932, the Australian military was deployed against crop-raiding emus — and the emus arguably won.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 175,0 cm | 68.9 in |
| Envergure | 20,0 cm | 7.9 in |
| Poids | 45000,0 g | 1587.33 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
Bec
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
Habitat & Range
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
Répartition géographique
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
Diet & Feeding
Plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, and insects. Swallows large stones and charcoal to grind food in the gizzard. Can go weeks without food.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 56 days.
Taille de la couvée
5-24
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant booming grunt 'e-moo', often repeated 3 times. Females give a deep drumming call produced by an inflatable throat pouch. Generally low-pitched and far-carrying.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Casuariiformes (Cassowaries & Emus) |
| Famille | Dromaiidae (Emus) |
| Genus | Dromaius |
| Espèces | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Emu |
| Spanish | Emú |
Distribution
Emu has been recorded in 9 countries.
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