Emu
The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia.
Also known as: Dromaius novaehollandiae
How big is it?
1.8 m tall
Also 5.906 ft
Standing height · representative
Typical recorded range: 1.5 m to 1.9 m.
A little perspective
About 1.71 times the regulation board height of Basketball backboard.
Basketball backboard: A basketball backboard is a flat, rigid board mounted behind the hoop to provide a surface for rebounding and scoring.
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Emu
A representative adult emu standing 1.8 m high and weighing 40 kg. Sex and individual condition affect both values.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — Emu
The marked standing height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Basketball backboard
A regulation basketball backboard is 1.80 m wide and 1.05 m high. The hoop, supports and court are excluded from the board dimensions.
The marked regulation board height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1.8 m
For comparison, this page uses standing height. This is labelled representative; the central value is useful for comparison, while real values or measurement solutions can vary. The recorded range is 1.5 m to 1.9 m.
A representative adult emu standing 1.8 m high and weighing 40 kg. Sex and individual condition affect both values.
The marked vertical span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Emu dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 1.5 m to 1.9 m | representative | |
| 40 kg | 30 kg to 55 kg | representative |
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- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — EmuAdult standing height and body mass ranges.
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