Emu

The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large ratite and the second-tallest living bird, standing 1.5–1.9 m and weighing 18–60 kg, with females heavier than males. Its greyish-brown plumage is hair-like, the neck sides are pale blue and the vestigial wings measure about 20 cm. Endemic to Australia, it occupies open woodland, eucalypt forest and shrubland and is scarce where rainfall falls below 600 mm. Seeds, shoots, fruit, insects and grit up to 745 g are taken, and the species disperses seeds. Running reaches 48 km/h. The IUCN lists it Least Concern.