About the Northern Cassowary
The northern cassowary, also known as the one-wattled cassowary, single-wattled cassowary, or golden-necked cassowary, is a large, stocky flightless bird of northern New Guinea. It is one of the three living species of cassowary, alongside the dwarf cassowary and the southern cassowary. It is a member of the superorder Palaeognathae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Casuariiformes |
| Family | Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae) |
| Species | Casuarius unappendiculatus |
| Species Codes | norcas1, NOCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Cassowary belong to?
The Northern Cassowary (Casuarius unappendiculatus) belongs to the Cassowaries and Emu family (Casuariidae), in the order Casuariiformes.
How can I identify the Northern Cassowary?
The northern cassowary, also known as the one-wattled cassowary, single-wattled cassowary, or golden-necked cassowary, is a large, stocky flightless bird of northern New Guinea. It is one of the three living species of cassowary, alongside the dwarf cassowary and the southern cassowary. It is a memb...
Where can I report a Northern Cassowary sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Cassowary on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norcas1, or on iNaturalist.
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