The cassowary, which has four-inch claws on each foot, is thought to have attacked its owner when he fell to the ground.
A large flightless bird has attacked and killed its owner in Florida after he fell over, according to local authorities.
The victim, who is unnamed, was found at his property in Gainsville in the north of Florida and, was known for breeding cassowary birds, according to state wildlife officials.
The Alachua County Fire Rescue Department believe the bird killed him using its long claws.
