Casuaridae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of large ostrich-like birds including cassowaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Casuaridae family consists of large, flightless birds native to Australia and New Guinea, such as the southern cassowary and the northern cassowary.
- Casuaridae are known for their distinctive casque, or crest, on their heads, which is thought to be used for communication and mating.
- In the wild, Casuaridae can be found in tropical rainforests and mangrove swamps, where they feed on fruit, leaves, and small animals.
- The Casuaridae family is divided into three genera: Casuarius, Casuariidae being the family name, and Dromaius is not a member of this family but a different family.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the Casuaridae family, which is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.