18/06/2021
The Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is known as the “Rainforest Gardener” as many plant species rely on them for seed dispersal and germination. This species has two wattles (A fleshy caruncle hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds and mammals). One subspecies (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) for this species can be found in Australia, while Casuarius casuarius can be found in New Guinea. With its jet-black plumage, it can blend into a dark rainforest environment.
Source: https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/cassowary