Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)
Kingdom: Animalia,
Phylum: Chordata,
Class: Aves,
Superorder: Paleognathae,
Order: Casuariiformes,
Family: Casuariidae,
Genus: Casuarius,
Species: C. casuarius,
Type: Bird,
Diet: Omnivore,
Size: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),
Wing Span: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),
Weight: 25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs),
Top Speed: 50km/h (31mph),
Life Span: 40 - 60 years,
Lifestyle: Solitary,
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
** Casuarius casuarius, also known as double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary or two-wattled cassowary, is a large flightless black bird. It is a ratite and therefore related to emu, ostrich, and the Rhea and Kiwi genera.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_cassowary
Kingdom: Animalia,
Phylum: Chordata,
Class: Aves,
Superorder: Paleognathae,
Order: Casuariiformes,
Family: Casuariidae,
Genus: Casuarius,
Species: C. casuarius,
Type: Bird,
Diet: Omnivore,
Size: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),
Wing Span: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),
Weight: 25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs),
Top Speed: 50km/h (31mph),
Life Span: 40 - 60 years,
Lifestyle: Solitary,
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
** Casuarius casuarius, also known as double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary or two-wattled cassowary, is a large flightless black bird. It is a ratite and therefore related to emu, ostrich, and the Rhea and Kiwi genera.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_cassowary
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