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| − | + | A single genus with huge, flightless birds from [[Australia]].<br /> | |
| + | The plumage has a loose, hair-like appearance. An unique feature is a cleft in the ventral region of the trachea, frontally covered by an expandable pouch. The Emu can produce booming and drumming sounds driving air through this cleft. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | Dromaiidae is a monotypic family in the order [[:Category:Casuariiformes|Casuariiformes]].<br /> | ||
| + | It was formerly included in the order [[:Category:Struthioniformes|Struthioniformes]]. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 15:23, 12 August 2015
Family: Dromaiidae
Description
A single genus with huge, flightless birds from Australia.
The plumage has a loose, hair-like appearance. An unique feature is a cleft in the ventral region of the trachea, frontally covered by an expandable pouch. The Emu can produce booming and drumming sounds driving air through this cleft.
Taxonomy
Dromaiidae is a monotypic family in the order Casuariiformes.
It was formerly included in the order Struthioniformes.
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1992. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334108
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Dromaiidae. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Dromaiidae
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