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Casuarius bennetti, dwarf cassowary
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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
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1842 1912 1868 1937 Beak Bladder Cassowaries Cassowary Casuariidae Casuariiformes Casuarius Dwarf Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts Casuarius bennetti, also known as the dwarf cassowary, a unique and intriguing bird species native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and northern Queensland, Australia. The artwork was created by the renowned natural history illustrator John Keulemans around the turn of the 20th century, commissioned by the esteemed British naturalist and collector, Lord Rothschild, for his menagerie at Tring, Hertfordshire. The dwarf cassowary is a fascinating bird, characterized by its distinctive blue-black plumage, wattles, and a casque, or helmet-like structure, on its head. This casque is believed to amplify the bird's calls and may serve as a display feature during mating rituals. The dwarf cassowary is the smallest of the five known cassowary species, with an average height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) and a weight of 35-48 kg (77-106 lb). The painting provides a detailed anatomical representation of the dwarf cassowary, showcasing its unique features. The bird is shown standing on one leg, with its long, curved beak pointed towards the ground, which it uses to forage for food, primarily fruit, in the forest floor. The painting also reveals the presence of Fabaceae seeds in the cassowary's stomach, indicating its diet. The dwarf cassowary is an eudicot, belonging to the order Casuariiformes and the family Casuariidae. It is part of the larger group of angiosperms, which includes flowering plants, and is classified within the Eurosid clade and the Fabaceae family. The painting's intricate details provide a glimpse into the natural history of this remarkable bird species and the scientific knowledge of the time. This stunning watercolor painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the dedication of naturalists like Lord Rothschild and illustrators like John Keulemans to document and preserve it.
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