Dromaius novaehollandiae

Emu at Cotter River, ACT

Dromaius novaehollandiae at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Apr 2016
Dromaius novaehollandiae at Cotter River, ACT - 23 Apr 2016
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Identification history

Dromaius novaehollandiae 31 Jan 2018 ChrisDavey
Dromaius novaehollandiae 27 Jan 2018 KMcCue

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The 2nd photo is of an Emu scat - once seen never forgotten but an excellent guide to the source.

3 comments

ChrisDavey wrote:
   31 Jan 2018
David, I note you are going for a different scientific name. The ACT Annotated list indicates Dromaius as the genus. Why the suggestion? Chris
davidmcdonald wrote:
   1 Feb 2018
Sorry Chris, my suggestion was in error, pls ignore it or, better, delete it if you can.
Thanks - David
   2 Feb 2018
Deleted David :)

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 23 Apr 2016 11:12 AM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

Species information

  • Dromaius novaehollandiae Scientific name
  • Emu Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 757.1m Recorded at altitude
  • 103 images trained Machine learning
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