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I do not think so, as ratites have no keel and have a flat sternum. Ostriches are an example of this large flightless bird that could not fly even if it had large enough wings. No keel to anchor the flight muscles.
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Are penguins ratites?
While penguins and ratites are both flightless birds, the penguin does not have the flat breastbone or bony palate that ratites have. Examples of ratites includes: ostriches, kiwis and, rheas.
What are two types o f birds that can not fly?
Penguins and ratites
What animal group do penguins come under?
Penguins are in the Class Aves (Birds); Infraclass: Neognathae; Order: Sphenisciformes; Family: Spheniscidae
Where do penguins come from in the world?
the penguins come from god.god wanted penguins in his world.
Do all of the worlds penguins come from Antarctica?
Nope! There are even penguins that come from Africa.
Were do eggs come from a girl penguins?
yes all penguins eggs come from the tamey
What family do penguins come from?
Penguins are birds in the Spheniscidaefamily.
What kind of birds are called ratites?
Running birds are called ratites . They have vestigial wings as Ostrich .
Were do penguins come from?
Eggs.
Where do rockhopper penguins come from?
they come from rockhopper island
Do emperor penguins come to europe?
No. Emperor penguins are restricted to the Southern Hemisphere.
Do penguins hide from humans?
No, Penguins are normally very inquisitive when Humans come to their land.
