The cassowary is a very large flightless bird native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands and northeastern Australia. The Southern Cassowary is the third tallest and second heaviest living bird, smaller only than the Ostrich and Emu. Cassowaries feed mainly on fruits, though all species are truly omnivorous and will take a range of other plant food including shoots, grass seeds, and fungi in addition to invertebrates and small vertebrates. They are very shy, but when disturbed but when disturbed can be aggressive. Canon 450D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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Fantastic portrait shot. I really like the contrast between its colourful head & the dark grey feathers of its body. Lovely DoF and composition, good use of its body as a background. Well done.
Thanks Paul, great feedback, the bird did comply rather well with positioning itself for the shot
You’re very welcome Byron. Yes, I imagine it was not an easy shot to get. I tried like mad to get one when I was down there, but no such luck. They just aren’t terribly social are they!! LOL!!
No they’re downright antisocial, can’t say I blame them though!
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Fantastic portrait shot. I really like the contrast between its colourful head & the dark grey feathers of its body. Lovely DoF and composition, good use of its body as a background. Well done.
Thanks Paul, great feedback, the bird did comply rather well with positioning itself for the shot
– byronbackyard
Great capture of a beautiful bird~ Love the colors as well as the title!
Thanks Kimberly, they are such a primal, ancient looking bird.
– byronbackyard
August 10, 2010
Many thanks Teresa, very happy making … not an easy shot to get I can tell you!
– byronbackyard
You can see its prehistoric features! Most interesting! Congrats on the feature!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Beautiful shot
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard
Terrific shot Byron, I’d only like to get close to one of these in my car. Stunning critters.
Thanks Phillip … they are an extraordinary bird. I’m getting very curious about your car, I have this mental picture, must be a good car!
– byronbackyard
You’re very welcome Byron. Yes, I imagine it was not an easy shot to get. I tried like mad to get one when I was down there, but no such luck. They just aren’t terribly social are they!! LOL!!
No they’re downright antisocial, can’t say I blame them though!
– byronbackyard
Awesome Capture! Very unique Bird!
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard