Northern Cassowary

Casuarius unappendiculatus

Least Concern

The Northern Cassowary is a large flightless bird of northern New Guinea's lowland rainforests and coastal swamp forests. It has a blue face, bright neck colors, a casque, and a single hanging wattle that helps distinguish it from the southern species. Fun fact: Cassowaries can swallow large fruits whole and help move rainforest seeds through the forest.

Family

Casuariidae

Group

Cassowaries and Emu

Range

Northern Cassowary Range — Northern New Guinea lowland rainforest and coastal swamp forest range

Population

≈ 10K–19,999

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