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Cassowaries / Emus - Order Casuariiformes

Cassowaries and emus (Order Casuariiformes) form a group of large, flightless birds that inhabit Australia and New Guinea. Cassowaries and emus have stnted wings. Their feathers, since not used for flight, have developed into hairlike plumage.
Emu (]Dromaius novaehollandiae])
The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second largest living bird (second only to the ostrich). Browse a wealth of facts about hte emu, find photos, and read more abot how this bird is classified.
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