Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Dromaius novaehollandiae (Latham, 1790) Family: Dromaiidae Order: Struthioniformes Back
Emu Emu Émeu d'Australie Emu
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES NL (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: partial intracontinental, nomadising

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Sedentary or nomadic, depending on local availability of food and water. In Western Australia makes seasonal N-S movements, following the rains. Exceptionally may cross shallow bays to coastal islands.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1992) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Oceania
Recommended link: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/dromaius/d._novaehollandiae$narrative.html
Feedback: mail to Klaus Riede
Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

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