Southern cassowary (Casusuarius caarius)

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

Kingdom: Animalia,

Phylum: Chordata,

Class: Aves,

Superorder: Paleognathae,

Order: Casuariiformes,

Family: Casuariidae,

Genus: Casuarius,

Species: C. casuarius,

Type: Bird,

Diet: Omnivore,

Size: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),

Wing Span: 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),

Weight: 25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs),

Top Speed: 50km/h (31mph),

Life Span: 40 - 60 years,

Lifestyle: Solitary,

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

** Casuarius casuarius, also known as double-wattled cassowary, Australian cassowary or two-wattled cassowary, is a large flightless black bird. It is a ratite and therefore related to emu, ostrich, and the Rhea and Kiwi genera.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_cassowary