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鴯鶓 (Emu)

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Least Concern →
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
20 years
Length
1.8 m
Weight
45.0 kg
Population
700.0K
Trend
→ Stable
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About

鸸鹋是澳大利亚最大的本土鸟类，也是世界上体型第二高的鸟类，身高可达1.9米。这种不会飞行的平胸鸟广泛分布于澳大利亚大陆的草地、灌木丛和森林中。鸸鹋踢击有力，能以50公里/小时的速度奔跑，具有游牧习性，会长途跋涉寻找食物和水源。雄鸟承担约八周的孵化任务，期间体重可减少多达三分之一。1932年在西澳大利亚发生的"大鸸鹋战争"因此载入史册。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Emus can sprint at nearly 50 km/h.
  • ✨ The male incubates the eggs for 8 weeks without eating or drinking.
  • ✨ Australia fought the Great Emu War of 1932 and lost.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
鴯鶓 is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore
Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Estimated Population
700.0K
Population Trend
→ Stable

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エミュー
Chinese 鴯鶓
Spanish Emú
French Émeu d'Australie
German Emu
Portuguese emu
Russian Эму

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 鴯鶓?
The scientific name of 鴯鶓 is Dromaius novaehollandiae. It belongs to the genus Dromaius.
What is the conservation status of 鴯鶓?
鴯鶓 (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does 鴯鶓 live?
鴯鶓 is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.
What family does 鴯鶓 belong to?
鴯鶓 (Dromaius novaehollandiae) belongs to the genus Dromaius, which is part of the taxonomic family Dromaiidae.
What does 鴯鶓 eat?
鴯鶓 is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does 鴯鶓 live?
鴯鶓 has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.
How many 鴯鶓 are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of 鴯鶓 (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is approximately 700,000 individuals.
Is 鴯鶓 endangered?
No, 鴯鶓 (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Dromaius — 1 Species

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鴯鶓
Dromaius novaehollandiae
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