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Emu and Babies

Dromais novaehollandiae

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Description:

Large brown flightless bird. Juveniles are striped ceam and brown and stay with the male for up to 18 months.

Habitat:

Spotted in Mungo National Park. Found in open plains and woodland.

Notes:

This Dad took the chance of getting his brood across the road as we were coming along.

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Comments (11)
KerryHawkins
Thanks Liam. I take a few photos through the windows of the car like this. It's better than missing the photo altogether.
Liam
Great spotting!
KerryHawkins
Thanks Mac and Paul. They were so cute. Dad did not know whether to go back or continue on cause he was about halfway across the road.
KerryHawkins
Yes it was an experience to see this Mona and Alice.
KerryHawkins
Yes EnvUnlimited, it was great to see all the babies, they are so gorgeous.

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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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