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A male emu looks exactly like the female: it is impossible to tell them apart by physical appearance.
Emus are Flightless Birds, with no visible wings, but wings hidden beneath hairy feathers. Males grow to between 1.6 metres and 2 metres high, on average, and weigh between 30 and 40 kilograms. Emus have three toes on each of their strong legs, an adaptation common in birds built for ground speed rather than flight. Each toe has a claw of 17-18 mm in length.
Emus have double feathers, meaning that the bird looks like it has hair, rather than feathers. These soft light brown to dark brown wispy feathers are common on their body and the top of their heads, but sparse on their necks, where blue skin is visible. Their shaggy feathers act as insulation against heat, whilst their head feathers are darker. They have brown eyes.
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What are the male and female names of the emu?
Male emus are only referred to as male emus and female emus as female emus.
What did moa look like?
Like an emu but twice as tall.
What is a the name of a young emu?
A young Emu is called a Chick or a hatchling .
What is a group of emu eggs about to be hatched called?
A group of emu eggs that is being incubated by a male emu is called a "clutch".
What is another name for an emu?
There is no other name for an emu. It is an Australian flightless bird. It is not an ostrich, or a cassowary, or a kiwi. It is just an emu.
Which emu parent raises the chicks?
It is the male emu which builds the nest and incubates and raises the chicks.
Which emu has blue on its neck?
Both male and female emus have blue on their necks. It is virtually impossible to tell the male and female emu apart by their appearance.
Who takes care of the kiwi egg?
The male emu builds a nest and incubates the eggs laid by the female. He also raises the chicks.
Does the emu male keep the egg warm?
Yes. The male emu builds the nest, and incubates the eggs. Once the female emu lays her eggs, she has nothing more to do with them. The male looks after the young chicks once they hatch. Once emu chicks are old enough, they forage along side their father, seeking food such as insects, and fresh vegetation.
Which emu hatches the eggs male or female?
It takes about 50 days to hatch an Emu egg. The male usually picks out where he wants the hen to lay the eggs. She will lay one egg every three days and when she has 6 to 8 eggs in the nest he will brood. The male sits on the eggs not the female.
How do you hatch emu eggs with emu male?
To hatch emu eggs with the involvement of a male emu, first, ensure the eggs are collected from a healthy female and are fertile. Place the eggs in an incubator set to around 97-100°F (36-38°C) with a humidity level of approximately 25-30%. If allowing the male emu to incubate the eggs, place them in a suitable nesting area where he can take care of them, as male emus are known to incubate and care for the eggs themselves. The incubation period lasts about 50-55 days, during which the male will periodically turn the eggs and maintain optimal conditions.
What is a female emu?
Female and male emus do not have any particular names. They are just male and female emus.
