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Dromaius novaehollandiae

1 Emu at Nariel Valley, VIC

Dromaius novaehollandiae at Nariel Valley, VIC - 4 Feb 2023
Dromaius novaehollandiae at Nariel Valley, VIC - 4 Feb 2023
Dromaius novaehollandiae at Nariel Valley, VIC - 4 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Dromaius novaehollandiae 6 Feb 2023 Darcy
Dromaius novaehollandiae 6 Feb 2023 Darcy

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Single Emu had come down from the hills to drink from the water trough. Local farmers have told me there used to be a whole flock of resident emus up in the hills prior to the Black Summer fires, now they're only seeing the occasional individual like this one.

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Species information

  • Dromaius novaehollandiae Scientific name
  • Emu Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 4 Feb 2023 08:26 AM Recorded on
  • Darcy Recorded by

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