Cassowary is a member of a group of large, flightless birds called ratites, found in New Guinea and northeastern parts of Australia.
Its body is covered in black feathers. It has a blue head and neck. The upper parts of the legs are grey. It has a helmet-like crest (casque) on the head. The casque prevents skull injuries during fights.
It has an excellent eyesight and sense of hearing. It is good at swimming. Its diet includes fruit, seeds, shoots, fungi, small invertebrates and insects.
Normally, it is a shy and reclusive bird, but it becomes aggressive when threatened and strike back with powerful head-butts and pecks. Its powerful kick and razor-sharp claws have been known to break bones and cause fatal injury.
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