INTRODUCING
Southern Cassowary
The Southern Cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to the tropical rainforests of northeastern Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. With its brilliant blue neck, long drooping red wattles, and helmet-like casque atop its head, the cassowary is a formidable presence in its habitat.
🦜 Call to attention — Deep, booming calls that are some of the lowest bird sounds.
🍇 Favorite snack — Feeds on fallen fruits, helping to disperse seeds in the rainforest.
💎 Distinctive feature — Bright blue neck, red wattles, and a helmet-like casque on its head.
🌴 Habitat preference — Found in tropical rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea.
How you can help…
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Protecting and restoring their rainforest habitats is crucial. This includes supporting efforts to manage and expand national parks and protected areas.
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Implementing measures to reduce vehicle strikes in cassowary habitats, such as speed reduction signs and cassowary crossings, is essential for their safety, especially in areas where roads cut through their natural habitat.
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Educating local communities about the ecological role of cassowaries and the importance of coexistence can help mitigate human-cassowary conflicts.
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