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. Like all cassowaries, it is a mostly black, large flightless bird.
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. Like all cassowaries, it is a mostly black, large flightless bird....
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.
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