Southern Cassowary
Casuarius casuarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="southern-cassowary"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is a bird species in the family Casuariidae (cassowaries), within the order Casuariiformes (cassowaries & emus). Recorded measurements include a body length of 155 cm, a wingspan of 60.2 cm and a weight of 58 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
The southern cassowary is often called the most dangerous bird in the world due to its powerful legs and dagger-like inner claw that can reach 12 cm in length. Despite this reputation, cassowaries are vital rainforest keystone species, dispersing seeds of plants that no other animal can. The purpose of their distinctive casque remains debated.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 155.0 cm | 61.0 in |
| 翼開長 | 60.2 cm | 23.7 in |
| 体重 | 58000.0 g | 2045.89 oz |
識別
羽毛
Glossy black hair-like plumage. Brilliant blue and red bare skin on the head and neck. A large bony casque crowns the head. Vestigial wings with no flight feathers.
くちばし
Long, laterally compressed, dark grey bill
Habitat & Range
Tropical rainforests, mangroves, and adjacent habitat in New Guinea and northeastern Australia.
分布域
New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Queensland, Australia.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily fallen fruit from the rainforest floor, also fungi, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. A critical seed disperser for over 150 rainforest plant species.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 47-61 days.
一腹卵数
3-8
鳴き声
さえずり
Produces very deep, booming rumbles and low-frequency calls below 20 Hz (infrasound), felt more than heard. Also gives loud bellowing grunts audible up to 1 km away.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Casuariiformes (Cassowaries & Emus) |
| 科 | Casuariidae (Cassowaries) |
| Genus | Casuarius |
| 種 | Casuarius casuarius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Helmkasuar |
| Spanish | Casuario Meridional |
Distribution
Southern Cassowary has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Casuariidae family