Oct 8, 2023 · The emu is Australia's tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. Its nearest rival is the Southern Cassowary which averages 1.5 to 2 metres. Next to the emu, it looks …

Nov 14, 2022 · What is a Southern Cassowary's main food? The main food of the Southern cassowary is fallen fruit of over 200 species of native rainforest and bushland plants.

Jun 21, 2025 · The cassowary's blue neck is primarily due to the presence of specialized skin cells called chromatophores, which contain pigments that reflect light in a way that produces …

Oct 9, 2023 · The cassowary is an omnivorous bird primarily found in tropical rainforests, and its food chain includes various components. It feeds on fruits, seeds, fungi, and small animals, …

Dec 20, 2022 · The Southern cassowary lives in the rainforests of coastal northern Queensland, Australia, as well as in tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea, and the Aru and Seram …

Jul 28, 2025 · The Aboriginal name for cassowary varies among different Indigenous Australian languages. One commonly used name is "Goonmo," which is from the Kuku Yalanji language …

Oct 9, 2023 · The Cassowary has thick course feathers that help with protecting the bird from the thick dense vegetation of the rainforest. The hard top on it's head is used as a shovel and for …

Dec 21, 2022 · The adult cassowary has no natural predators. Its eggs have predators such as lizards and white rats. The biggest danger to the Cassowary today is introduced species such …

Oct 8, 2023 · Cassowaries play an important role in the ecology of both the rainforest and bushland areas where they live, as they are vital in dispersing seeds in their native forests. …

Nov 6, 2022 · In addition, the cassowary is one of the ratites, a particular group of Flightless Birds. Other members of this group, and therefore birds related to the cassowary, are the emu, kiwi, …