Curious cassowary tours north Qld home

Not a bull in a china shop but a cassowary in a living room has captured attention in north Queensland.

The wild cassowary, dubbed Peanut by locals, has gone on a self-guided tour of Sue and Peter Leach's house at Wongaling Beach, south of Cairns.

Mrs Leach says Peanut passes though their backyard daily to feast on berries, but he was feeling a little more adventurous this week.

Peanut made a slight detour when he appeared on Monday afternoon, poking his head through an open garage door before strolling inside.

"I high-tailed it out pretty quickly but my husband hid behind the dining table and took some photos," Mrs Leach told AAP.

Peanut's stay was only brief. He walked away after a few minutes, and caused no damage and made no mess.

"They're such lovely creatures but they're still a wild animal and can be unpredictable," she said.

"We're just glad he didn't spot the fruit bowl."

Cassowaries are an endangered species and potentially dangerous. The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection warns people to admire them from a distance.