About the Dwarf Cassowary
The dwarf cassowary, also known as Bennett's cassowary, little cassowary, mountain cassowary or muruk, is the smallest of the three extant species of cassowaries.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Casuariiformes |
| Family | Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae) |
| Species | Casuarius bennetti |
| Species Codes | dwacas1, DWCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dwarf Cassowary belong to?
The Dwarf Cassowary (Casuarius bennetti) belongs to the Cassowaries and Emu family (Casuariidae), in the order Casuariiformes.
How can I identify the Dwarf Cassowary?
The dwarf cassowary, also known as Bennett's cassowary, little cassowary, mountain cassowary or muruk, is the smallest of the three extant species of cassowaries....
Where can I report a Dwarf Cassowary sighting?
You can log sightings of Dwarf Cassowary on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dwacas1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cassowaries and Emu 4 species
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Quick Stats
Casuariiformes
Order
4
Species in Family
14
iNat Observations
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