common emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

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common emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

EMU.
Date 1896
Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/biodivlibrary/6221063314
Author P. T. Barnum
Full title Forest and jungle, or, Thrilling adventures in all quarters of the globe : An illustrated history of the animal kingdom, written in easy and instructive form for boys and girls.
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The common emu or simply emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), also known as great emu, is the second-largest living bird by height. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. The emu's range covers most of mainland Australia. Emus are soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds with long necks and legs.

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