What Is a Cassowary? It May be the Most Dangerous Bird in the World

What is a cassowary bird? Learn all about the most dangerous bird in the world including where it lives, what it sounds like, and if the cassowary attacks humans.

By Katie Liu
Jan 9, 2024 7:00 PM
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Jet black, hair-like feathers. Vivid blue heads adorned with a spongy crest. Most strikingly, a pair of leathery looking feet, armed with a 12 centimeter talon.

This is the cassowary, one of the largest and also most dangerous birds in the world. Though it looks like it walked right out of prehistory, it roams the land Down Under. It’s got a killer reputation – quite literally, as cassowaries are among the few bird species that boasts human fatalities on their rosters.

But how dangerous is the cassowary, really? Here’s what to know about these birds.

What Is a Cassowary Bird: The Most Dangerous Bird in the World

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