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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Aves |
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| Order | : | Casuariiformes |
| Family | : | Casuariidae |
| Genus | : | Casuarius |
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| Scientific Name | : | Casuarius |
| Type | : | Bird |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (H) | : | 31cm - 37cm (12in - 14.5in) |
| Wing Span | : | 86cm - 98cm (34in - 38.5in) |
| Weight | : | 100g - 300g (3.5oz - 10.5oz) |
| Top Speed | : | 50km/h (31mph) |
| Life Span | : | 40 - 60 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Brown, Yellow, Black, Tan |
| Skin Type | : | Feathers |
| Habitat | : | Coniferous forests |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 5 |
| Main Prey | : | Rodents, Small birds and reptiles |
| Predators | : | Eagles, Harks, Foxes |
| Distinctive Features | : | Long ear-tufts and tan-coloured eye disks |