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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae | |
| Bird Family : | "Emus and Cassowaries" Casuariidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Large, flightless bird, up to 2m tall. Can be solitary, in family groups or in large flocks. Makes deep drumming sounds. Lays from 9 to 20 eggs on the ground, main nest predators are Goannas, Dingoes and feral pigs. |
| Typical Habitat : | Arid inland plains, tropical woodlands. Eats herbage and fruit and sometimes insects, swallows stones to help grind up woody food in the gizzard. |
| Distribution : | Locally abundant throughout mainland Australia. Endemic, only recorded in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeder. Scattered along Hervey Range and occasionally in the drier country west of Paluma. Main breeding season, April to October. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. observations (1) .. |
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