C is for Cassowary
Found in Australia and the Malay Archipeligo. A flightless bird, smaller than an ostrich or emu but apparently is notoriously vicious and a fast runner (up to 30 mph/48 kph. It is mainly nocturnal and lives on fruit and berries and sometimes insects and small animals. A handsome creature. I think it looks as though it is wearing a red bow tie.
I took this photo in Adelaide Zoo a few years ago. My grandson (then about 7 years old) was with me and the bird seemed to be very interested in him. Wherever J moved to the bird followed. I was glad it couldn't get to us although I do feel sorry for the caged creatures.
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16 comments:
cool bird
What an unusual looking bird this is! Nice color.
He is quite a handsome fellow, - I love the blue ascot above the red bowtie.
Really unusual bird Anne!
ohmigod, he has a different blue head! Cute bird!
;)
purrs and love
Luna
We love Luna
All dressed up and nowhere to go - fascinating bird!
Wow! I learned something new today... I so appreciate that!
(and your C is so much more... wildly tame than MINE! LOL)
C is for... "Love" left behind?
Interesting; I learned something. Cassowary much! :-)
cute bird.
I didn't know they were supposed to be vicious! I didn't know that about crowned cranes, either, and I have a picture of my six year old son standing eye to eye with one. It makes me shudder to think what could have happened!
What a great shot of a strange looking bird!
colorfuul creature
On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thank you! -ROG
Hello SJA...love the new template and the photo of you...very nice! As ever I apologise for not getting over to you. I'm trying to be really good now and pop over to everyone's blog asap. :)
I've never seen a picture of a Cassowary. Very unusual looking to say the least!
Wonderful photo of the Cassawary Anne. I have seen them here at the the zoos and am always fascinated by them. Formidable when cornered I hear.
An English Girl Rambles
I've never seen a cassowary although I recognize the name. He has a rather pensive look as seen in the enlarged photo. Very interesting.
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