DSC_2393 Double-wattled Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) are typically shy birds of the dense tropical rainforests of Australia, however some individuals spend considerable time foraging along road edges in the early morning. Speeding cars now pose a major threat to cassowaries crossing forested highways. Road crossing signs warn motorists to drive responsably. Moresby Range National Park, Queensland *
DSC_2084 Double-wattled Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) detail of large feet. Shy birds of the dense tropical rainforests of Australia, New Guinea and some of its neighbouring islands. Occurs from sea level to 3,050m in mountain forest. Kuranda National Park, Queensland *
DSC_2448 Double-wattled Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) dropping full of rainforest seeds. Cassowaries are important dispersers of large seeds throughout the tropical rainforests of Australia, New Guinea and some of its neighbouring islands. Moresby Range National Park, Queensland *
