Dromaiidae Collection

Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, brown tall bird

Emu by Gambier Bolton
Emu photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 354, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Dromaius novaehollandiae, emu
Drawing No. 67, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) juvenile, Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia, March. Captive

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) chicks among flowers, Victoria, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) juvenile with beak open to catch a leaf, Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia, March. Captive

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) in rain head portrait. Victoria, Australia. August. Captive and in controlled conditions

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) drinking at freshwater pool, Biloela, Queensland, Australia

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)head portrait in rain. Wildlife Wonders, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. August 2021. Taken in captivity (open wildlife sanctuary)

Portrait of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Emu egg
Fresh emu eggs are a dark turquoise colour, which fades over time if they are preserved

Emu and rheas at Tring Park
Rheas from South America and Emus from Australia are examples of the flightless ratite birds kept by Walter Rothschild at Tring Park

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

John Thomas Tunney (1871-1929)
Photograph of the late J.T. Tunney from The Emu, Volume 38, 1954, Plate 39. Tunney was an ornithologist who in 1902-1903 collected specimens for Lord Rothschild

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"Dromaiidae: The Majestic Emu Family" Behold the magnificent Dromaiidae, commonly known as emus. These brown tall birds, scientifically called Dromaius novaehollandiae, captivate us with their unique features and fascinating behaviors. Captured by Gambier Bolton, this stunning photograph showcases the beauty of an Emu in all its glory. Its sleek feathers and long neck make it a truly remarkable creature. In Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia, we witness a juvenile Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) amidst a sea of vibrant flowers. A symbol of new life and vitality, these chicks bring joy to the Australian landscape. Even in controlled conditions at Victoria's rain head portrait exhibit during August, this captive Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) displays its resilience and adaptability. It reminds us that nature's wonders can thrive even under human care. A curious juvenile Emu with its beak open catches our attention at Cleland Wildlife Park. Eager to explore its surroundings, this young bird embodies curiosity and eagerness for knowledge. At Biloela in Queensland, Australia, an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) quenches its thirst from a freshwater pool. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of water sources for wildlife survival. In Apollo Bay's Wildlife Wonders sanctuary, we are treated to a captivating head portrait of an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) braving the raindrops. Its stoic gaze reflects strength and determination against any adversity faced. On Kangaroo Island in South Australia lies another breathtaking portrait capturing the essence of an individual Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). This snapshot highlights their presence within diverse ecosystems alongside other iconic Australian fauna like kangaroos and rheas at Tring Park.