Jul 1, 2024, 07:36 AM IST

6 birds that cannot fly

Ritik Raj

Around the world, a large number of birds have evolved to survive without the ability to fly.

Ostrich: Running at up to 70 km/h, the ostrich, the largest bird in the world, uses its strong legs.

Cassowaries: Large, flightless birds known as cassowaries can be found in the tropical forests of neighbouring islands and New Guinea.

Penguins: are birds without wings that have evolved to live in the water by swimming with their wings acting as flippers.

Emus: The second-largest bird in the world, emus are native to Australia and are distinguished by their long legs and strong running prowess.

Kiwis: are small, nocturnal birds that are easily identified by their strong sense of smell and characteristic long beaks.

Rhea: are small, flightless birds native to South America that resemble ostriches.