Emu bird: Emu

emu , (Dromaius novaehollandiae), flightless bird of Australia that is the second largest living bird : the emu is more than 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall and may weigh more than 45 kg (100 pounds). The emu is the sole living member of the family Dromaiidae (or Dromiceiidae) of the order Casuariiformes, which also includes the cassowaries. Learn about the six types of emu , the second tallest living birds, found in Australia. Discover their characteristics, habitats, conservation status, and historical significance. 0:22 call of a female emu at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen in Germany The emu (/ ˈiːmjuː /; Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a species of flightless bird endemic to Australia, where it is the tallest native bird . It is the only extant member of the genus Dromaius and the third-tallest living bird after its African ratite relatives, the common ostrich and Somali ostrich. The emu 's native ranges cover most of the Australian mainland. The Tasmanian, Kangaroo Island and King Island ... Emu Profile At least in Britain, the closest most people ever got to an emu was a mischievous toy bird with a man’s hand up it. But there’s so much more to these animals than is commonly known. As a member of the ratites, they’re part of an ancient lineage that once included elephant birds like the 630kg Vorombe titan. The emu is a large flightless bird species that is native to Australia, and is the only living member left of its genus. Emu Facts Overview