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, flightless bird of Australia that is the second largest living bird: the emu is more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall and may weigh more than 45 kg (100 pounds). It is brownish, with a dark gray head and neck.

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 .

The emu can grow to be as tall as 2 metres (6.5 feet) in height (1 – 1.3 metres at the shoulder) and weigh up to 45 kilograms (99 pounds). Male and female emus are similar in appearance although females are generally larger.

Der Große Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) ist eine flugunfähige Vogel art aus der Gruppe der Laufvögel und die einzige überlebende Art der Familie der Emus (Dromaius). Es ist die größte Vogelart der Fauna Australiens und nach dem Afrikanischen …

Emus are part of a diverse order ranging from the humble kiwi to the largest birds that ever roamed the earth. They’re one of the many ratites that evolved to be enormous, and they handle it well. They inhabit savannah and woodlands across Australia, near to the coast and inland.

The Emu is one of the tallest birds in the world. In fact, the only bird that is taller is their relative, the ostrich. Despite their similarity to the ostrich, Emus are actually more closely related to cassowaries.

The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large flightless bird. It is native to Australia. It is also the second tallest bird in the world, after its ratite relative, the ostrich. The emu is also related to the cassowary which is slightly smaller but heavier.

Feb 5, 2024 · Explore Australia's different types of emu and learn about the second largest flightless birds and glimpse what happened in the Great Emu War.

Emus sind große Vögel mit langen Beinen und langen Federn. In in ihrer Heimat Australien sind sie die größten Vögel. Und weltweit die zweitgrößten – nach dem Vogel Strauß. Sie können nicht fliegen, aber dafür schnell laufen. Foto: chbaum/Shutterstock. Der Emu gehört ebenso wie Strauß, Nandu, Kasuar und Kiwi zu den sogenannten Laufvögeln.