Southern Cassowary

Casuarius casuarius

Least Concern

The Southern Cassowary is a powerful rainforest bird of New Guinea, nearby Indonesian islands, and northeastern Australia. It has a tall helmet-like casque, vivid blue skin, red wattles, and a crucial role in spreading large rainforest seeds. Fun fact: Male cassowaries incubate the eggs and raise the striped chicks on their own.

Family

Casuariidae

Group

Cassowaries and Emu

Range

Southern Cassowary Range — Rainforest range in southern New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Australia

Population

≈ 20K–49,999

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