Ugly Birds: 22 UGLIEST Birds in the World
13. Southern Cassowary
Southern Cassowary portrait
The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is a large flightless bird found in parts of Australia. They are among the largest birds found on Earth at present and usually lead a solitary lifestyle.
These birds are covered in glossy black feathers on the body and neck, along with a hard helmet-like structure or casque on their blue heads, which often have reddish or pinkish highlights.
They also have two brightly colored wattles on the necks, due to which they are also often referred to as the double-wattled cassowary.
Southern Cassowary portrait
The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is a large flightless bird found in parts of Australia. They are among the largest birds found on Earth at present and usually lead a solitary lifestyle.
These birds are covered in glossy black feathers on the body and neck, along with a hard helmet-like structure or casque on their blue heads, which often have reddish or pinkish highlights.
They also have two brightly colored wattles on the necks, due to which they are also often referred to as the double-wattled cassowary.
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