What's the difference between an emu and an ostrich?

Emu and ostrich are different in morphological characteristics, origin and economic value.

I. Country of origin

Emu originated in Australia and is the national bird of Australia. Because of its similar appearance to ostrich, it is also commonly known as Australian ostrich. Ostriches are native to desert grasslands and savanna areas in Africa.

Second, the morphological characteristics

Emu is the only species of Emu family, with a height of 150- 185 cm and a weight of 30-45 kg, much smaller than that of ostrich. African ostrich is the largest bird in the world, and the largest adult bird can reach 150 kg. An ostrich is characterized by a long hairless neck, a small head and two toes on its feet.

Third, economic value.

Emu's economic value is mainly manifested in emu oil and emu oil, with strong permeability. Now it is used in cosmetics and anti-inflammatory drugs, and has a strong curative effect on sports injuries. The economic value of ostriches is mainly manifested in leather. African ostrich skin can be made into high-quality leather, which is characterized by softness, beauty, unique pore pattern, good air permeability, strong tensile force and not easy to age.

Expand the scope of data distribution

First of all, ostriches

Distributed in Eurasia and North Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and other places.

Second, the European Monetary Union

It is distributed in the Australian mainland, but it is more common in open areas and less common in mountainous areas and dense forests.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Emu

Baidu encyclopedia-ostrich