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Cassowary

2023-07-18 Snargl 3 minutes 30 seconds

What is the animal Cassowary known for?

Cassowary with a blue head and a red beak in a forest with tall trees and palm trees in the background
Blue Cassowary standing in a forest with trees and plants around it's edges and a path leading to it
Cassowary with a long neck and a large beak standing in a forest with trees and plants on the ground
Cassowary with a long neck and a long neck standing in a forest with tall grass and trees in the background
The cassowary is an animal that is known for being a large, flightless bird that lives in the tropical forests of south-east Asia and Australia.
It is related to the ostrich and the emu, but it has some distinctive features that make it unique.
Some of these features are:
  • It has a vivid blue face, two red wattles, and a hollow helmet on its head.
    The helmet, or casque, is made of keratin and may help the cassowary sense vibrations, protect its head from branches, or signal its status to other cassowaries.

  • It has dense, black feathers that look like hair and help it stay warm and dry in the humid environment.
    The feathers also hide its wings, which are reduced to tiny stubs with a few quills.

  • It has powerful legs that can run up to 50 km/h (31 mph) and jump up to 1.5 m (5 ft) high.
    The legs have three toes, each with a sharp claw.
    The inner toe has a dagger-like claw that can measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long.
    The cassowary can use this claw to defend itself from predators or rivals by kicking and slashing.

The cassowary is also known for being the most omnivorous and the heaviest of the ratites, a group of flightless birds that includes the ostrich and the emu.
It can weigh up to 60 kg (132 lb) and eat a variety of foods, such as fruits, plants, fungi, insects, eggs, carrion, and small animals.
It plays an important role in dispersing seeds and maintaining the diversity of the rainforest.

The cassowary is considered the world's most dangerous bird, because it can inflict serious or fatal injuries to humans and dogs with its powerful kicks and claws.
However, it is usually shy and elusive, and only attacks when provoked or threatened.
It is also endangered by habitat loss, hunting, and road accidents.

Example of the color palette for the image of Cassowary

Picture with primary colors of Light slate gray, Onyx, Dark cerulean, Feldgrau and Ash grey
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 3020-R90B
NCS S 4050-R90B
NCS S 6010-G10Y
RAL Classic
RAL 7000
RAL 9005
RAL 5010
RAL 7043
RAL 7038
RAL Design
RAL 270 50 15
RAL 170 20 20
RAL 000 35 00
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Where does the Cassowary live?

Cassowary with a blue head and a long neck standing in a forest with trees and leaves in the background
Blue Cassowary with a yellow head standing in a forest with trees and plants around it
Cassowary with a long neck and a mohawk standing in a forest with trees and plants in the background
Cassowary with a long neck and a large head standing on a road near palm trees and a sunset
Cassowary with a long neck and a long bill standing in a forest of bamboo trees and tall grass

Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that live in the tropical forests of New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and some nearby islands.
They are prefer dense, humid rainforests, where they can find plenty of fruits, their main food source.

Example of the color palette for the image of Cassowary

Picture with primary colors of Shadow, Black, Bone, Celestial blue and Dark slate blue
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 3060-R70B
RAL Classic
RAL 6013
RAL 9005
RAL 9002
RAL 5012
RAL 5023
RAL Design
RAL 080 50 20
RAL 170 20 25
RAL 010 80 10
RAL Effect
RAL 770-3
RAL 140-6
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What does the Cassowary look like?

Blue Cassowary with a long neck and a long neck standing in the middle of a forest with green leaves
Cassowary with a long neck and a long neck standing in the middle of a forest with trees and plants
Cassowary standing in the middle of a forest with palm trees and a sun in the background

A cassowary is a large, flightless bird that belongs to the ratite group, along with ostriches, emus, and kiwis.

It has a vivid blue face, two red wattles hanging from its neck, and a hollow helmet on its head called a casque.

Its body is covered with black feathers that look like hair, and its legs are strong and muscular, ending with three clawed toes.

The inner toe has a long, dagger-like claw that can be used as a weapon if the bird feels threatened.

A cassowary can stand up to 2 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, making it the second-heaviest living bird after the ostrich.

Cassowaries live in the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, where they feed mainly on fruits, but also on other plant materials, fungi, and small animals.

They are very wary of humans and can be dangerous if provoked, as they can deliver powerful kicks with their claws.

Cassowaries are considered the world's most dangerous birds.

Example of the color palette for the image of Cassowary

Picture with primary colors of Topaz, Dark cerulean, Tiger eye, Russet and Smoky black
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 4050-R90B
RAL Classic
RAL 1017
RAL 5010
RAL 2011
RAL 8029
RAL 9005
RAL Design
RAL 070 80 50
RAL 050 60 60
RAL 050 30 36
RAL 170 20 20
RAL Effect
RAL 270-1
RAL 350-5
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