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Any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Montage of three species; left to right: southern cassowary, northern cassowary, and dwarf cassowary

Any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Southern cassowary or double-wattled cassowary – Casuarius casuarius – (Linnaeus, 1758) – Southern New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and the Aru Islands, mainly in lowlands – Size: – Habitat: – Diet: – LC.

Any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Map of range