Southern Cassowary
Largest Australian and largest Asian bird
...related to the emu and ostrich
...related to the emu and ostrich
...also closely related to the little kiwi.
Casuarius casuarius
(L 50-75" Wt 37-154 lb)
Mount Hypipamee Nat’l Park
24Oct2015
Endangered
by Federal and
Queensland
State
legislation
Queensland
State
legislation
Due to habitat
loss, limited
range, and
overhunting.
loss, limited
range, and
overhunting.
Horn-like brown casque, measuring 5.1
to 6.7 in. high, sits atop the head.
to 6.7 in. high, sits atop the head.
© Marc
Anderson
Anderson
xeno-canto
Casuarius is Malay
native name for
this bird.
native name for
this bird.
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