Emu vs Ostrich
Emu vs ostrich
Ostrich is larger on weight
Ostrich is 2.8× emu on weight.
An emu and an ostrich can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Emu | Ostrich | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 18–60 kg | 63–156 kg |
| Height | 1.5–1.9 m | 1.7–2.8 m |
| Top speed | 50 km/h | 60–70 km/h |
| Typical lifespan | 10–20 yr | 30–50 yr |
What the numbers say
- Ostrich is 2.8× emu on weight.
- Ostrich is somewhat greater than emu on height — about 1.4×.
- Ostrich is somewhat greater than emu on top speed — about 1.4×.
- Ostrich is 3.3× emu on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Ostrich 63–156 kg
Emu 18–60 kg
Emu
The second-tallest bird, native to Australia and capable of covering long distances at a steady trot.
Ostrich
The largest and fastest bird, laying eggs that weigh about 1.4 kg each.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, emu or ostrich?
- Ostrich is 2.8× emu on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do emus and ostriches compare on height?
- Emu: 1.5–1.9 m. Ostrich: 1.7–2.8 m. Ostrich is somewhat greater than emu on height — about 1.4×.
- How do emus and ostriches compare on top speed?
- Emu: 50 km/h. Ostrich: 60–70 km/h. Ostrich is somewhat greater than emu on top speed — about 1.4×.
Related pages
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution