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
