Dromaius novaehollandiae

Description

The Emu is a large flightless bird. Emus are covered with shaggy grey-brown feathers except for on their neck and head. They have very long and powerful legs. Each foot has three forward-facing toes.

Distribution

Oakvale Distribution Maps png Emu
Emu Distribution Map

Size

Australia’s largest bird, standing between 1.6m - 1.9m and can weigh between 30 - 60kgs.

Lifespan

10 - 20 years in the wild and up to 35 years in captivity.

Diet

Omnivorous, eating a large variety of leaves, grasses, fruits, flowers and insects.

Habitat

Habitats include open arid plains to tropical woodlands, avoid thickly forested regions. They are nomadic wanderers in most parts of Australia and can cover several hundred kilometres in a year.

Breeding

Generally breeds in winter. 5 - 20 eggs are laid in a lined scrape and incubated by the male for about 56 days. After hatching the male continues his care for up to 18 months.

Voice

Deep guttural grunts by both sexes; female emits dull, resonant booming sound.

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