Casuarius Collection

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), adult male with chicks keeping a wary eye on the photographer. Near Bloomfield, north Queensland, Australia, September

Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius
FLO5000141 Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius, and greater rhea d, Rhea americana

Southern cassowary and emu head
5855230 Southern cassowary and emu head; (add.info.: Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius. Vulnerable. With head of the emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae)

Juvenile cassowary of New South Wales. Based on a drawing of a nine-month old bird by a visitor to Port Jackson
FLO4640666 Juvenile cassowary of New South Wales. Based on a drawing of a nine-month old bird by a visitor to Port Jackson

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary
FLO4684724 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and North Island brown kiwi

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct)
FLO4727749 Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct). Handcoloured lithograph by Bretzing from an illustration by Ludwig Meyer from Friedrich Philipp

Ostrich, Struthio camelus, and northern cassowary, Casuarius unappendiculatus (vulnerable)
FLO4597933 Ostrich, Struthio camelus, and northern cassowary, Casuarius unappendiculatus (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving on steel by Fournier after a drawing by Edouard Travies

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (Casuarius galeatus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration
FLO4685416 Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (Casuarius galeatus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Bali Bird Park, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Captive

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) walking on beach, Etty Bay, Queensland, Australia

Page 284. The Cassowary, copied from a living bird, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670128 Page 284. The Cassowary, copied from a living bird, exhibited in Dublin, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentrys Nests and Eggs of the Birds of the United States, J.A

Ostrich, bustard, cassowary and rhea
Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius, and greater rhea d, Rhea americana

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (Casuarius galeatus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Dodo, kiwi, cassowary, ostrich and bustard
Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and North Island brown kiwi

Eggs of elephant bird, ostrich, cassowary, condor, etc
Large bird eggs: elephant bird, Aepyornis maximus (extinct) 1, 2, ostrich, Struthio camelus 3, southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius 4, Andean condor, Vultur gryphus 5, bearded vulture

Ostrich, cassowary, extinct dodo and penguins
Ostrich, Struthio camelus, cassowary, Struthio casuarius, extinct dodo, Raphus cucullatus, and species of penguin. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores, Bustard and Ostriches (colour litho)
6016764 Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores, Bustard and Ostriches (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores)

Bennetts Cassowary (Casuarius bennetti), c. 1851-76 (w / c & pencil on paper)
780836 Bennetts Cassowary (Casuarius bennetti), c.1851-76 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), female, walking through rainforest, Daintree lowlands, September

Dwarf cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Picture No. 10894903
Cassowary - skull (Casuarius casuarius) Date:

Southern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Illustration of three-toed Cassowary foot with sharp claws and sharp toenails at end of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) foot

Picture No. 11013719
Northern / Single-wattled Cassowary showing foot - claw used as weapon (Casuarius unappendiculatus) Date:

Bone knife from Papua New Guinea
Traditional bone knife of unknown age, from Sepik Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from tibiotarsus of Cassowary Casuarius sp

Barringtonia calyptrata, mango pine tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Northern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Cassowary, Casuarius australis (Emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae?).. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius Vulnerable
Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius. Vulnerable.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France, 1816-1830

Picture No. 10894933
Southern Cassowary - close up of feet (Casuarius casuarius) Date:

Picture No. 10894934
Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Date:

Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8052
Animals of Java. 17th-century artwork of crocodiles, with cassowaries at left, in Java. Crocodiles found in Java include the freshwater Siamese crocodile and the much larger saltwater crocodile

Casuarius bennetti, dwarf cassowary
Watercolour by John Keulemans, (c. 1900) commissioned by Lord Rothschild and drawn from a live specimen at his menagerie at Tring, Hertfordshire

Cassowary Head
Illustrattion of a Cassowary Head by John Keulemans (1842-1912)

Casuarius unappendiculatus, northern cassowary
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld (1915). This large flightless bird is native to New Guinea and Australia

Cassowary (Galeatus)
(Casuarius galeatus) A flightless bird found in Australia and New Guinea, related to the ostrich

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The casuarius, also known as the Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius), is a fascinating and majestic bird species that captivates both young and old. With its striking appearance and unique behaviors, it truly stands out in the avian world. One captivating image showcases an adult male with chicks, keeping a wary eye on their surroundings. This heartwarming scene highlights the protective nature of these birds towards their offspring. Another photograph captures the regal Cassowary Head, displaying its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. JG Keulemans' artwork beautifully portrays the Northern cassowary, showcasing its elegance and grace. The artist's attention to detail brings this magnificent creature to life on paper. Similarly, another illustration by Keulemans depicts the Southern cassowary in all its glory. A visit to Bali Bird Park in Denpasar, Bali provides an opportunity to witness these incredible creatures up close. The Southern cassowaries residing there showcase their natural behavior while mesmerizing visitors with their presence. Etty Bay in Queensland, Australia offers a picturesque setting where one can spot a Southern cassowary walking along the beach. This sight is truly remarkable as it demonstrates how these birds seamlessly blend into diverse environments. Historical records reveal that even back in 1810-17, people were fascinated by this species as evidenced by an exhibition featuring a living bird in Dublin. Artists captured this moment through watercolor paintings accompanied by manuscript text - preserving history for generations to come. While discussing other avian species related to casuarius such as downy woodpeckers or ostriches may seem unrelated at first glance; they remind us of the vast diversity within our feathered friends' kingdom. Furthermore, mentioning other flightless birds like dodos or kiwis alongside cassowaries emphasizes their significance within ecosystems worldwide - each playing a vital role despite being unable to soar through skies like most birds do.