DISTRIBUTION:

The distribution of the Northern Cassowary (Casuarius unappendiculatus) is limited to the northern part of New Guinea.

Normally stays below the 2300 feet of elevation.

HABITAT:

Prefers the thick vegetations, such as the tropical jungles of forests. Also founded in swamp regions.

DESCRIPTION:

The size of this cassowary is intermediate compared to the other two species. It reaches a height of four feet. The casque on the head is smaller than in the Southern Cassowary.

From the neck hangs a wattle. Neck skin and wattle are from red to yellow.

OTHER NAMES:

The Northern Cassowary is also called “Northern Cassowary”, “Singe-wattled Cassowary” and “One-wattled Cassowary”. In Spanish it is known as “Casuario de Salavati” and “Casuario Unicarunculado”.