Emus live only in Australia, where they are widespread. Subspecies once existed on Tasmania and King Island, but they are now extinct. Emus live in eucalyptus forest, woodland, heath land, desert shrub lands and sand plains.

Do emus live in the forest?

Emu Natural Habitat

In terms of landscapes, emus are diverse birds. They live in many types of settings, including grasslands, savannahs, eucalyptus forest and plains of deserts. ... They are uncommon, however, in extremely arid environments, and also in rain forests, thick forests and urban locales.

Do emus live in Africa?

Emus live in the woodlands and semi-arid plains of Australia, while ostriches live in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly in savannahs. ...