Deciduous and mixed forests, parks, and suburban areas. Highly adaptable to human-modified landscapes.
Emu
Open grasslands, savanna woodlands, scrublands, and semi-arid plains across Australia. Avoids dense forest and true desert.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
Blue Jay
노래
A harsh, ringing 'jaay-jaay-jaay'. Also mimics Red-tailed Hawk and other species convincingly. Gives soft, liquid 'bell' calls and gurgling whispers in flocks.
Emu
노래
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.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Blue Jay
Eastern and central North America from southern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Some populations migrate irregularly.
Emu
Throughout mainland Australia. Absent from Tasmania, where the Tasmanian emu was driven to extinction by 1850.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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보전 상태
Least Concern
Blue Jay
Least Concern
Emu
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Blue Jay
깃털
Bright blue upperparts with black barring on the wings and tail. White face and underparts with a black necklace. Prominent blue crest.
부리
Stout, straight black bill
Emu
깃털
Shaggy grey-brown plumage with double-shafted feathers giving a loose, hair-like appearance. Bare blue skin on the face and neck.
부리
Broad, flat, dark grey bill
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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More Birds in Family
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