Emu

Scientific Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae

Range / Habitat: Endemic to Australia where found year-round throughout the country in open, unsettled areas.

Field Notes: Extremely large, flightless bird. Brown overall with white face. Southern Cassowary black with different coloration on head.

Personal Notes: Seen at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, outside Canberra.

Ostrich

Scientific Name: Struthio camelus

Range / Habitat: Year-round in savannah and dry grassland throughout much of Africa.

Field Notes: Large, flightless bird, unmistakable in range. 

Personal Notes: Seen in captivity at Disney's Animal Kingdom.