Emu

Also known as Dromaius novaehollandiae

thumb|call of a female emu at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen in [[Germany ]]

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An emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia that produces distinctive vocalizations, as heard in the audio example from a zoo in Germany. Emus are significant to their native ecosystem and have become notable in human culture, including in zoos around the world.

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Species

Emu

GENUS

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCasuariiformes
FamilyDromaiidae

Observations recorded11

Maximum longevity: 16.6 years (captivity)

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 38.3
Image: Emu-wild.jpg

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taxon name: Dromaius novaehollandiae
Commons category: Dromaius novaehollandiae
Commons gallery: Dromaius novaehollandiae
litter size: 8.7
taxon common name: ema-australiana
sequenced genome URL: www.ensembl.org/Dromaius_novaehollandiae

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Article

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Contents

Etymology
Taxonomy
History
Systematics
Description
Distribution and habitat
Behaviour and ecology
Diet
Breeding
Predation
Parasites
Relationship with humans
Economic value
Cultural references
Status and conservation
See also
Citations
General and cited sources
External links

thumb|call of a female emu at the ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen in [[Germany ]]

The emu (; 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 subspecies became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788.