Dwarf Cassowary
- Scientific name
- Casuarius bennetti
- Family
- Casuariidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Short
- Tail shape
- Rounded
What it's worth
No market data for this bird yet. Prices appear once we have sales to draw on.
Why it matters
The Dwarf Cassowary is the smallest of the three cassowary species, possessing distinct short wings and a rounded tail that help it navigate the dense undergrowth of its montane forest habitats in New Guinea. While it remains a rare sight for bird enthusiasts due to its elusive nature, it is culturally significant to many indigenous groups in the region who have long respected its role as an important seed disperser within these remote ecosystems.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Dwarf Cassowary
Dwarf Cassowary is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Dwarf Cassowary on collecto.rs?
Dwarf Cassowary doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Dwarf Cassowary?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Dwarf Cassowary catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Dwarf Cassowary is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free forever. Private by default. Photos, notes, value tracking — all in one place.
Sign up free