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The emu is not an Australian bird symbol or emblem, as Australia does not have any official animal or bird emblem. Each of its states has faunal emblems, but the Commonwealth of Australia as a whole does not.The emu is only seen on the Australian coat of arms. According to the website of the Australian Government, the emu and the kangaroo were chosen to hold the shield on the coat of arms because neither animal has been observed taking a backward step. Whether or not it is true that these animals cannot step backwards has been an ongoing matter for debate, but regardless, it is the reason why the emu was chosen.
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Is an emu a bird or animal?
An emu is a bird. It is a flightless bird of Australia.
What is emu symbolic of?
In reagrd to the flightless Australian bird, the word "emu" does not stand for anything in particular. It is believed to have come from the Arabic word for "large bird", and given by the Dutch and Portuguese sailors to both emus and cassowaries they sighted.
Is an emu an Australian bird?
Yes. The emu is native to Australia.
Who is Australia nation bird?
Emu
What is the bird from Australia that starts with the letter E?
Eastern Barred Bandicoot and Eastern Pebble-mound Mouse are animals in Australia. The emu is a large bird in Australia.
Is peacock national bird of Australia?
No. The peacock is the national bird of India. Australia does not have a national bird (it is not the emu).
What is Western Australia's largest bird?
The Emu would be the largest bird
Which largest bird is naturally found in Australia?
The tallest bird in Australia is the emu, but the heaviest bird is the Southern cassowary.
What is the tallest bird found naturally in Australia?
The tallest bird found naturally in Australia is the Emu. It averages 1.6 to 2 meters in height. The Emu is common over most of Australia.
Is the emu an Australian animal?
Yes. The emu is a large, flightless bird which is native to Australia.
What is Australian national bird?
Australia does not actually have a recognized national bird.
What is emu in Australian fauna?
An emu is a large flightless bird. It lives in New Zealand and Australia.
