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title: "How much does a southern cassowary weigh?"
description: "A southern cassowary weighs 29–85 kg (63.9–187 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
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# How much does a southern cassowary weigh?

**Typical weight: 29–85 kg**

That is 63.9–187 lb.

A heavy rainforest bird with a bony casque and a 12 cm dagger claw on each inner toe.

> Females 58-85 kg; males 29-34 kg.

## How that compares

*Southern cassowary against things of a similar mass.*

- Cheetah: 34–72 kg
- Chimpanzee: 27–70 kg
- Southern cassowary: 29–85 kg
- Toilet: 25–70 kg
- Bathtub: 18–180 kg
- Front door: 20–90 kg
- Exercise bike: 18–70 kg
- Filing cabinet: 18–90 kg

## More about a southern cassowary

- [How long does a southern cassowary last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/southern-cassowary/) — 18–40 yr

## Common questions

### How much does a southern cassowary weigh?

A southern cassowary weighs 29–85 kg (63.9–187 lb). Females 58-85 kg; males 29-34 kg.

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## Sources

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