Common ostrich vs Emu
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Common ostrich | Emu | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Struthio camelus | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
| Mass | 115 kg (male adult) 100 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 32.7 kg (male adult) 38.3 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Oceania | Oceania |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Common ostrich or the Emu?
- The common ostrich is heavier: Wikidata gives 100 kg–115 kg, against 32.7 kg–38.3 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Common ostrich: Africa, Oceania. Emu: Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Common ostrich
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird.
Emu
The emu (; Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a species of flightless bird endemic to Australia, where it is the tallest native bird.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.