Read About Emu Bird

Emu Bird is the second largest bird that survives today and is native to Australia. They are powerful swimmers capable of crossing rivers. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Emu Bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Emus belongs to the Casuariidae family.

2. Size:

   Reach up to 1.5 to 2 meters in height and weigh up to 60 kilogram. Females are taller than males.

3. Life Span:

   Emus have been known to live till 30 years.

4. Varieties:

   There were three known varieties of Emus; out of which two have become extinct.

5. Origins:

   Originated in the Australian continent and have migrated into other continents. A great number of Emus have migrated into America.

6. Physical Traits:

   Emus are large and shaggy. Their secondary feather, which branches out from the main feather, is of the same length. Due to melanin the feathers are brown in color. They have a flat breast bone and lack wing muscles. The neck and legs of Emus are long.

7. Temperament:

   Emus are flightless. Emus are largely solitary creatures, which form flocks to go where the food is. Apart from that they are not social. Emus are loving creatures.

8. Trainability:

   Emus are very fast runners and great swimmers. This is their inborn talent. Emus can be easily controlled.

Emu Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Emus live only in mainland Australia. They inhabit forests, desert shrub lands, and sand plains.

2. Food:

   They feed on grains, flowers, fruits, soft shoots, insects, grubs, and whatever else is available.

3. Compatibility:

   Emus are sociable within their own breed. Several emus are found together in broods. But with other birds and humans, they may become hostile.

Emu Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Emus are the second largest birds alive today. They are good runners and can swim a river speedily. For Aborigines these birds are essential to their existence as the bird provides them food, clothing and spiritual sustenance.

2. Liabilities:

   They defend themselves by kicking. Farmers consider Emus to be a pest as it feeds on crops.

3. Health Issues:

   Not prone to many diseases as they are strong wild birds.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Emus live in farms and subsist on the crops there. They do not want human care.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Emus are not meant to be kept within the house. Their large size and aggressive behavior does not permit them to be kept as pets.

Emu Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Emus are very strong birds, right from when they are hatched. They can flap their wings and stand on their legs within a couple of hours.

2. Supplies:

   You will not need any supplies for the Emu as it will persist on its own in nature.

3. Expense:

   Emus are not to be considered as pets. They are not available for purchase.