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