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Southern Cassowary

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The Southern Cassowary(Casuarius casuarius) also known as Double-Wattled Cassowary, Australian Cassowary or Two-Wattled Cassowary is a large flightless bird found in Australia. The Southern Cassowary is classified in the order Casuariiformes and the family Casuariidae.

Physical Characteristics

The Southern Cassowary has a helmet like growth on its head known as a casque. The casque is mixed brown and rufous, and 13 to 17 cm (5.1 to 6.7 in) long. The sexes are quite similar in appearance, except the female’s bare parts are brighter, and a  female’s casque is often longer.  An adult Southern Cassowary’s body is blackish in color. The back … Continue

Harpy Eagle

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The Harpy Eagle(Harpia harpyja), also known as the American Harpy Eagle or Brazilian Harpy Eagle is a South American bird of prey that is classified in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. 

Physical Characteristics

The Harpy Eagle can be identified by its large hooked bill; a divided crest on the central crown; broad, rounded wings; and a proportionately long, banded tail. An adult Harpy Eagle can be recognized by its large size, gray head and neck, big black breast band, dark upperparts, and white lower breast and belly. It takes a few years for a Harpy Eagle to fledge … Continue

Ring-Billed Gull

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The Ring-Billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) is a monotypic species (no subspecies) classified in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. This species gets its name from the black ring around its bill. The Ring-Billed Gull can live for up to 27.5 years.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Ring-Billed Gulls have gray backs, while their chests and bellies are white. They have yellow legs and bills. There is a black ring that encircles the bill. Juvenile Ring-Billed Gulls take a few years before they fledge into their adult plumage. Adult specimens have tan streaks across their heads in the nonbreeding season.

Length 43-54
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