Which is a taller a cassowary or emu?

Answer 1

On average, an emu is taller.

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 38 - 48kg.

Answer 2

The emu is taller.

The emu is Australia's tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. The Southern Cassowary averages 1.5 to 1.8 metres. Next to the emu, it looks distinctly shorter and stockier.

Answer 3

Although emus and cassowaries are both Flightless Birds found in Australia, there are several differences between the two:

• The emu is Australia's tallest bird, averaging 1.6 to 2 metres in height. The Southern Cassowary averages 1.5 to 2 metres.
• The Southern Cassowary is heavier than the emu. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 38 - 48kg.
• Cassowaries have a helmet, known as a casque, the purpose of which is not fully understood. Emus have no such bony helmet.
• Cassowaries have a wattle which hangs down from their throat. Emus do not have wattles.
• Emus are native to Australia alone. Cassowaries are found in both Australia and on the island of New Guinea.

Answer 4

The height of an adult cassowary depends on its species. The Southern Cassowary is the largest of these birds. The female is bigger than the male: it can be over 2 metres tall while the male ranges from 1.5 to 1.8m in height.

Answer 5

Although taller, the emu is lighter than its closest living relative, the Southern Cassowary. Emus range between 30 and 45kg in weight, whilst the Southern Cassowary averages 38 - 48kg.

Answer 6

Cassowaries range in height from 5 to 6 feet, which is 1.5 to 1.8 metres tall (some reach 2m).