Difference Between Cassowary and Emu
Cassowary vs Emu Both emu and cassowary are ratite birds, i.e. they are flightless birds with large and heavyweight bodies. Both of them have unique distribution patterns, despite their similarities in physical characteristics. In addition, they both belong to the family casuariidae. However, there are good enough differences between cassowaries and emus, of which the most important and interesting distinctions are discussed in this article.
Cassowary
Cassowaries are flightless birds native to Northeastern Australia and tropical forests of New Guinea, and there are three species of them in one genus, Casuarius.