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It depends on what is meant by "second largest", and whether this refers to height or weight.
The emu is the second-tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. Its nearest rival is the Southern Cassowary which averages 1.5 to 2 metres. Next to the emu, it looks distinctly shorter and stockier. The Southern Cassowary, however, tends to be heavier. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 50-60 kg.
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What is the Second largest bird by weight?
The second largest bird, by weight, is the Southern Cassowary, found in Australia and New Guinea. The Southern Cassowary tends to be heavier than the emu. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 38 - 48kg. The largest bird, by weight, is the ostrich,
Which bird lays the second largest egg in the world?
Dromiceiidae: The Emu. Emu and cassowary eggs both vie for the title of the second largest egg, second only to the ostrich. Emu and cassowary eggs are basically the same size.
What is the Second heaviest bird in the world?
The second heaviest bird in the world is the Southern Cassowary.
What is the largest living bird in the Australian rain forest?
The cassowary.
Which largest bird is naturally found in Australia?
The tallest bird in Australia is the emu, but the heaviest bird is the Southern cassowary.
What is currently the second largest bird on Earth?
It depends on what is meant by "second largest", and whether this refers to height or weight. The emu is the second-tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. Its nearest rival is the Southern Cassowary which averages 1.5 to 2 metres. Next to the emu, it looks distinctly shorter and stockier. The Southern Cassowary, however, tends to be heavier. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 50-60 kg.
Is a cassowary an amphibian?
A cassowary is a flightless bird.
What is the second largest bird found in Australia?
It depends on what is meant by "largest", and whether this refers to height or weight. The emu is Australia's tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. Its nearest rival is the Southern Cassowary which averages 1.5 to 2 metres. Next to the emu, it looks distinctly shorter and stockier. The Southern Cassowary, however, tends to be heavier. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 50-60 kg.
What is the world's second largest bird?
The second largest bird (by height) is the emu.
Is a cassowary a reptile?
No. The cassowary is a large, flightless bird.
What are the 3 smallest birds in England?
1. Humming Bird 2. Gold-crest 3. Golden Headed Cisticole These answers are all true for studying birds the past 8 years I have learned all shapes and sizes. I hope this helped.
Where do the golden neck cassowary come from?
the Golden-neck Cassowary comes from the rainforests of papa new guinea and indonesia. they are the largest bird in the world and are most famouus for their powerful kick
