Dromaius (from greek δρομαίυς "runner") is a genus of ratite present in Australia. There is one extant species, Dromaius novaehollandiae, commonly known as the emu.

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 …

Jan 31, 2025 · 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).

Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae. Image: David Cookhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Where do Emus live? The main habitats of the Emu are sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland. These birds are rarely found in rainforest or …

The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second-largest living bird by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius.

Emus (Dro­maius no­vae­hol­lan­diae) are found ex­clu­sively in Aus­tralia and in­hab­its nearly the en­tire con­ti­nent. Lower den­si­ties exist along the east­ern coast and to­ward the cen­ter of the is­land. …

Feb 5, 2024 · Wild emus live only in Australia. They belong to the taxonomic class Aves, within the order of Casuariiformes and genus Dromaius. The ornithologist John Latham described and named Emu and many Australian bird species in 1790.

Feb 22, 2025 · dromaius novaehollandiae are large, flightless birds, standing on average between 1.5 and 1.9 meters (5 to 6.2 feet) tall and weighing between 30 to 55 kilograms (66 to 121 pounds). Their long legs, designed for running at great speeds, make them well-adapted for life in open grasslands and forests.

Oct 6, 2022 · Large and not really social, the common emu is a flightless bird and one of the most famous animals of Australia. Dromaius novaehollandiae. Top speed: 31 mph – one of the …

Jul 12, 2023 · The Emus (pronounced /ˈiːmjuː/), Dromaius novaehollandiae, is the largest bird native to Australia and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. It is also the second-largest extant bird in the world by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich.