tags: Cassowary, Casuarius casuarius, birds, Image of the Day
The cassowary, Casuarius casuarius,
is a large, flightless bird that is native to Australia and New Guinea.
Image: Orphaned [larger view].
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I have a great liking for cassowaries, and I've had good reason to write about them several times. I've also had fun playing with preserved specimens and skeletons - something I must elaborate on at some time.
tags: Birds in the News, BirdNews,
Whatever you do, don't try to pat one. You may find it inconvenient without your intestines.
Be wary. Yon Cassowary has a lean and hungry look.
That bird has the fabulous colours and indomitable 'tude of the best drag queens.