Big Bird is our Cassowary Bird, and has grown since the last time we blogged his arrival! If you see his previous photos when he had arrived here, you will notice that he did not have that casque on top of his head yet. A casque is a gray, helmet-like growth of tough, rigid yet elastic skin. This is one of its most distinguishing features and what gave the bird its name - in Papuan, ‘Kasu-weri’ means ‘horned head’. Dominant birds generally have larger casques. When the bird runs, it lowers its head and uses the casque as a sort of battering-ram to clear out everything in its path. To view more photos of Big Bird, then please visit Big Bird’s Gallery.

Meet Big Bird! Big Bird is called a Cassowary Bird. These guys come from Australia and are EXTREMELY dangerous! Big Bird is just a baby right now and we are working with him constantly. If you would like to view more photos of Big Bird then visit Big Bird’s Gallery.