Aug 28, 2024, 12:48 PM IST

5 birds that can't fly

Deepika Shakya

Here are five birds that can’t fly

The largest bird in the world, ostriches are too heavy to fly.

Ostrich

Penguins are adapted to life in the water. While they can't fly, they are powerful swimmers and use their wings as flippers to move through water.

Penguin

Native to New Zealand, kiwis are small, flightless birds with long, slender legs and a keen sense of smell.

Kiwis

They have strong legs and can run fast, and they use their powerful legs for defense.

Cassowary

 They have long legs and can run at high speeds but are unable to fly.

Rhea

Ostriches, penguins, kiwis, cassowaries, and rheas are all examples of flightless birds.

Each of these birds has evolved unique adaptations suited to their environments and lifestyles.

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