Cassowary
I'm a cassowary
Australia’s heaviest bird, the cassowary stands between 1.5-2 metres in height and can weigh up to 60kg. The females are larger than the males and are also more aggressive. The casque on their head is used to for communication between one another and enables them to transmit very low sound frequencies.
The Southern Cassowary is the heaviest bird in Australia and the
second heaviest in the world.
Additional Facts
CONSERVATION STATUS
Considered Endangered in QLD
DISTRIBUTION
Tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Australia.
LIFE SPAN
Up to 60 years
GESTATION
Egg laying, 50 day incubation
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