The image displays a Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) within an enclosure at the Perm Zoo, located in Perm, Russia

The image displays a Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) within an enclosure at the Perm Zoo, located in Perm, Russia. The large, flightless bird is positioned in the foreground, facing right with its head slightly lowered. Its head and upper neck are a brilliant azure blue, featuring a dark brown eye on the right side and a dark, pointed beak. A prominent dark bony casque is visible atop its head. The lower throat and neck area display vivid red, orange, and yellow fleshy wattles and skin, which transition into a darker reddish-brown. The bird's body is covered in dense, coarse, black, hair-like plumage. The scene is viewed through a transparent barrier, likely glass or acrylic, exhibiting multiple bright, vertical reflections that partially obscure the cassowary's head and the background. The background features a painted mural depicting a stylized landscape with muted browns, yellows, and darker tones, suggesting a natural habitat. Above the mural, white ceiling panels with linear fluorescent light fixtures are visible. The lower portion of the image reveals a flat, greyish surface, possibly a floor or ledge within the enclosure.