Bird that can weigh more than a baby hippo (3)

I believe the answer is:

emu

(Other definitions for emu that I've seen before include "Big bird" , "Hull's character" , "Australian bird related to the ostrich" , "Ratite" , "Australian non-flyer" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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