Emu
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The emu 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 Africa
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Mounted skeleton
Detail of the skin under its neck from a captive specimen
Adult and juvenile foot prints
Common ostrich
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The common ostrich, or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of o
Emu
…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…
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The head feathering consists of a thin layer of down.
Long eyelashes protect the eyes.
Feet are frequently missing the nail on the outer toe.