No an ostrich is not an emu. Though they are both large flightless birds they come from different families. The ostrich is from the Struthionidae family while the emu is from the Dromaiidae family.
What is the name of the largest living bird in the world?
The ostrich.
What kind of bird are emus?
They are a type of flightless bird.
Do emus and ostriches look alike?
Yes they are often mistaken for each other.
Where do emus and ostriches come from?
Emus are native to Australia while ostriches are native to Africa.
How do emus and ostriches compare in size?
Ostriches are much larger weighing in at around 250 pounds compared to the emu which only weighs around 90 pounds.
What do emus and ostriches eat?
Both birds are omnivorous and will eat a variety of things including plants insects and small animals.
Can emus and ostriches fly?
No neither bird can fly.
How do emus and ostriches move?
They both walk and run.
Emus can also swim.
How fast can emus and ostriches run?
Ostriches can run up to 43 miles per hour while emus can run up to 30 miles per hour.
What is the lifespan of an emu?
The average lifespan of an emu is 10-20 years.
What is the lifespan of an ostrich?
The average lifespan of an ostrich is 30-40 years.
Do emus or ostriches lay more eggs?
Ostriches lay more eggs with a typical clutch consisting of 10-12 eggs compared to the emu which only lays 5-6 eggs.
Who incubates the eggs?
The female emu incubates the eggs while the male ostrich incubates the eggs.
How long does it take for the eggs to hatch?
It takes around 56 days for an emu egg to hatch and around 42 days for an ostrich egg to hatch.
What is the primary use of ostriches and emus?
Ostriches are farmed for their meat feathers and skin while emus are farmed for their meat oil and leather.
