Category: Casuariiformes

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius): Rainforest giant and seed disperser

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is one of the world’s largest flightless birds and a key ecological force in the tropical rainforests of northern Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. Recognizable by its tall casque and vivid skin tones, this elusive bird plays a vital role as a seed disperser for hundreds of plant species. […]