Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

The second tallest bird in the world. It cannot fly but can run at about 50 km/h (30 mph), and the father sits on the eggs alone for about eight weeks.

Where to see it for real: Seen in open country and national parks across Australia. Never feed wild emus.

Spot it in the game

Lives in the Australian bush habitat (Eastern Australia, among gum trees).

Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae — Photo: Lek Khauv, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist. Cut out from the original photo.

Emu facts

Family: Cassowaries and emu
Length: 67 in (170 cm)
Weight: 79.4 lb (36 kg)
Diet: Fruit, seeds, shoots, flowers and insects.
Range: Most of mainland Australia, from the coast to the deserts.
Nest: A scrape on the ground lined with leaves and grass; the male sits on the eggs.
Song: Deep booming and drumming sounds made with an air sac in the neck.
Active: by day
Status: Least Concern on the IUCN Red List: widespread and not at risk.