Cassowary is a bird that usually inhabits wet tropical forests. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds have 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in) wing span. The preferred food type is omnivore. The average weight of the cassowary is 25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs). These birds usually live 40 - 60 years. The top speed it is able to reach is 50km/h (31mph).
Facts about cassowarys
Name | Cassowary |
Distinctive Features | Sharp claws and horn-like crest |
Scientific Name | Casuarius |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (H) | 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in) |
Main Prey | Insects, grass, fungi |
Predators | Dingo, crocodile, humans |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Order | Casuariiformes |
Type | Bird |
Class | Aves |
Weight | 25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Family | Casuariidae |
Top Speed | 50km/h (31mph) |
Colour | Blue, yellow, black, tan |
Wing Span | 1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in) |
Habitat | Wet tropical forests |
Life Span | 40 - 60 years |
Genus | Casuarius |
Phylum | Chordata |
Average Clutch Size | 5 |