About the Emu
The emu 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 subspecies became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Casuariiformes |
| Family | Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae) |
| Species | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| Species Codes | emu1, EMU, COEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emu belong to?
The Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) belongs to the Cassowaries and Emu family (Casuariidae), in the order Casuariiformes.
How can I identify the Emu?
The emu 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...
Where can I report a Emu sighting?
You can log sightings of Emu on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emu1, or on iNaturalist.
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