A juvenile Cassowary stares right at the camera, giving an entirely different look to the head. Note the individual "feathers" that protrude from near the top of each eye. These are just not visible from the side.Queensland, Australia - August 2007
A juvenile Cassowary in a clearing in Queensland Australia, Aug 2007This bird did not appear to be concerned at all by my presence. I positioned myself somewhat ahead of its path, and eventually it came within 3 meters of me, every once in a while lowering its head to pick at potential food on the ground. See the other image I have for a Cassowary to see how different the head appears when viewed straight on from the front.
The Southern Cassowary, Casuarius casuarius, also known as Double-wattled Cassowary, Australian Cassowary or Two-wattled Cassowary,[2] is a large flightless black bird. It is a ratite and therefore related to the Emu, Ostrich, and the genus Rhea.
Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) in captivity at Australia Zoo near Beerwah, Queensland, Australia. Photographed on 20 February 2010.www.inaturalist.org/observations/50090079
