Reviewed crossword explanation · 3 letters
Bird on Australia's coat of arms crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
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Identity cue
It is a large flightless bird native to Australia.
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Answer
EMU
Why this is the right reference
The emu appears beside the kangaroo on Australia's coat of arms, making EMU the three-letter answer.
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The wording asks for a specific singular bird.
Who or what the answer is
A large, flightless Australian bird related to the cassowary.
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