Dwarf Cassowary (meters tall and 23 kilograms)
Dwarf Cassowary
The dwarf cassowary is the smallest species in the cassowary genus, the dwarf cassowary (Casaurus bennettii) also known as Bennett’s cassowary, small cassowary, mountain cassowary, and mooruk among other names.
Dwarf cassowary birds exist only in New Guinea, New Britain and Yapen Island in mountain forests up to an altitude of 3,300 m.
Casuarius bennettii is the smallest of the three species of cassowary, living in forests up to 3 km high on hills and mountains. Growing up to about a meter tall, this bird eats fungi, fruits and even insects or small animals.
- Appearance: Adult males have brighter colors. Red skin on the face and neck particularly prominent on females.
- Size: Reaching up to 3 to 5 feet tall (99 – 150 cm) in height and weighing around 33-55 lbs (17.6-26 kg).
- Habitat: High-altitude forests and mountains of New Guinea and New Britain.
- Family Name: Casuariidae (Cassowary family)
- Scientific name: Casuarius bennetti
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