Struthioniformes

Cassowaries (Casuariidae)

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• Huge, flightless, three-toed terrestrial birds with long neck and legs, and prominent casque.
• Australo-Papuan Subregion.
• Rain forest and savanna woodland, from lowlands up to 3000 m.
• 1 genus, 3 species, 3 taxa.
• 2 species threatened; none extinct since 1600.