Emu
NameEmu
Common NameEmu
Scientific NameDromaius novaehollandiae
FamilyDromaiidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)170
Weight (g)35000
Plumage DetailsShaggy, coarse, grey-brown to dark brown feathers covering most of the body. The head and neck are sparsely feathered, revealing bluish-black skin.
Vocalization / CallEmus produce a variety of vocalizations, including deep booming sounds, grunting, and hissing, particularly during breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, savanna, woodland, shrubland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Australia, found throughout most of the mainland, avoiding densely populated areas and very arid regions.
Identifying Featureslarge size (second largest bird by height), flightless, shaggy brown plumage, long neck and legs, bluish-black skin on head and neck
Description
The Emu is the second-largest living bird by height, a flightless ratite native to Australia. It is characterized by its shaggy brown plumage, long neck, and powerful legs, adapted for running across open terrain.
