Southern Cassowary

Casuarius casuarius

Standing up to 1.8 meters tall with a prominent bony casque on its head, the Southern Cassowary is a formidable flightless bird of tropical rainforests in New Guinea and northeastern Australia. Its glossy black plumage and vivid blue-and-red neck make it unmistakable. It plays a crucial role in seed dispersal for rainforest plants.