Emu

Also known as Dromaius novaehollandiae

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

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The emu (*Dromaius novaehollandiae*) is a species of flightless bird within the family Dromaiidae. It belongs to the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Aves, and order Casuariiformes. The genus name is *Dromaius*. This organism is endemic to Australia and is diurnal. It is the source of emu oil.

The species has a conservation status of Least Concern. Its average mass is 581.2, and the litter size is 8.7. Maximum longevity in captivity is 16.6 years. Significant events associated with the emu include the Emu War. The taxon is referenced by 997 other encyclopedia articles.

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Species

Emu

GENUS

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderCasuariiformes
FamilyDromaiidae

Observations recorded11

Maximum longevity: 16.6 years (captivity)

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 8
Family: Dromaiidae
Collections: USNM, NCSM
Recorded in: Australia, United States

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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
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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.

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