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cassowary bird flightless large australia guinea endangered species rainforest forest habitat powerful legs sharp claws colorful casque helmet horn blue black feathers territorial aggressive solitary omnivorous fruit small mammals insects berries seeds forage ground camouflage shy elusive unique distinctive appearance tall imposing striking biodiversity conservation status threatened vulnerable ecological role ecosystem seed dispersal rainforests ecology balance survival adaptation evolution ancient prehistoric dinosaur ancestors living fossil lineage plumage markings cryptic predator prey canopy understory tropical wildlife