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Most birds use their wings for flight.
Some of the Flightless Birds, or birds which do not fly much, may use their wings just for balance, especially when perching (e.g. chickens).
For some flightless birds such as the kiwi, their wings appear to be without purpose.
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What is the similarities between ostriches and owls?
one similarity between owls and ostriches is that both of them are birds. Both have wings both can run fast.
Why ostritges cant fly?
Ostriches wings are too small in comparison to their weight.
Why do birds that can't fly have wings?
Because they have the same characteristics such as warm-blooded, egg-laying, feathered vertebrates of the class Aves, having forelimbs modified to form wings. What distinguishes Birds from other animals is the presence of feathers.
Did the Dodo Bird have wings?
yup but they couldn't fly.....just like penguins!
What is speed and direction of a Ostriches wing?
Ostriches don't fly, they run at speeds of 40 MPH. The wings aren't useful, they do help with balance when it's running and needs to change directions.
Why the ostrich can fly?
ostrich can't fly. because ostriches are too big for thier little wings
Which birds can run but not fly?
Ostriches and emus do not fly and run quite fast.
What do ostriches drink except water?
Ostriches use there tongue in its beak to slurp up the water.
Do ostriches live in the Sahara?
Yes becuase the qsrich feet is good in the sand they also cool down by flapping their wings.
What are the characteristics of flightless birds?
Flightless birds have a small keel and wings.
If ostriches are birds why can't they fly?
Ostriches are flightless birds, most of which are classified as "ratites." These include the rhea, emu, cassowary and kiwi. They have flat breastbones (no anchor points for large wing muscles) and the concurrent shorter wings.
What do ostrich look like?
See the Web Link to the left for the answer.female ostriches are brown or grey with brown plumes on the end of their wings and tails and they have pinkish grey necks. male ostriches are black with white plumes on the end of their tails and wings and they have blueish grey necks. they can be 7-9ft tall and are 220-350lbs.
