About the Southern Cassowary
The southern cassowary, also known as double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary, or two-wattled cassowary, is a large, flightless, mostly black bird, found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. It is one of the three living species of cassowary, alongside the dwarf cassowary and the northern cassowary. It is a ratite and therefore related to the emu, ostrich, rhea and kiwi.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Casuariiformes |
| Family | Cassowaries and Emu (Casuariidae) |
| Species | Casuarius casuarius |
| Species Codes | soucas1, SOCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Cassowary belong to?
The Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) belongs to the Cassowaries and Emu family (Casuariidae), in the order Casuariiformes.
How can I identify the Southern Cassowary?
The southern cassowary, also known as double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary, or two-wattled cassowary, is a large, flightless, mostly black bird, found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. It is one of the three living species of cassowary, alongside the dwarf cassowa...
Where can I report a Southern Cassowary sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Cassowary on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soucas1, or on iNaturalist.
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