We saw this cassowary along the road just outside of Mission Beach in Queensland.
Cassowary road sign.
Along the coast of Queensland, the cassowary is a bit of a legend. The cassowary is a large, flightless bird who lives in the tropical rainforests of Queensland where they are threatened with extinction. I had seen one in a zoo several years ago, but never in the wild. Cassowary warning signs were everywhere we went along the coast, but we did not see one until we were driving out of town. It was such a surprise and a thrill, too. These birds have quite a reputation for being viscous, but this guy just seemed happy to keep foraging. And look at how cool he is: he stands almost as tall as a person, has a cobalt blue neck, amber eyes and red wattles. The black feathers on his body are glossy and beautiful. And he has a mohawk. Amazing.
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