Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) wildlife photograph

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Emu in Australia

Where to spot the emu in Australia, and how to log the discovery in Catch'Um.

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Finding Emu in Australia

Specific park pins for the emu in Australia are still being curated. Until then, use the Emu field guide for ID and biology, and the Australia expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.

Australia context: Koalas in the gum trees, kangaroos across the red centre, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

When you are out looking, prioritise grassland, open woodland, and semi-arid scrub in Australia. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.

Full species guide

Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Emu field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Australia.

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Log the Emu in Australia

Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your common discovery.