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Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Description:

Emus are large birds. The largest can reach up to 150–190 cm (59–75 in) in height, 1–1.3 m (3.3–4.3 ft) at the shoulder. In length measured from the bill to the tail, emus range from 139 to 164 cm (55 to 65 in), with males averaging 148.5 cm (58.5 in) and females averaging 156.8 cm (61.7 in). Emus weigh between 18 and 60 kg (40 and 130 lb), with an average of 31.5 kg (69 lb) and 36.9 kg (81 lb) in males and females, respectively. Females are usually larger than males by a small amount, and are substantially wider across the rump.

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2 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 10 years ago

Thanks Mark Ridgway

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Hey Sachin - this looks like an emu.

Sachin Zaveri
Spotted by
Sachin Zaveri

Uttar Pradesh, India

Spotted on Apr 29, 2013
Submitted on May 16, 2013

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