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. In his original 1816 description of the emu, Louis Pierre Vieillot used two generic names; first Dromiceius, then Dromaius a few pages later.

The emu (/ ˈ iː m juː /; 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, with chicks. Image: Ernst Weiher https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

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.

Oct 6, 2022 · Dromaius novaehollandiae. Emu Scientific Classification. Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Aves; Order: Casuariiformes; Family: Casuariidae; Genus: Dromaius; Species: Dromaius novaehollandiae; Emu Appearance

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 can travel great distances, and when necessary can sprint at 48 km/h (30 mph); they forage for a variety of ...

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 .

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 .