Casuarius (genus)

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Scope note
Genus containing several species of large flightless birds of the Australo-Papuan region. They stand about five feet high; the wings are of no use for flight, but are furnished with stiff featherless quills, like spines, which serve for combat or defence
Casuarius
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024