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They have wings, a beak, and they have overall bird features such as warm-blood, a four-chambered heart, and a backbone. They don't fly because of their shape and size, so they are in the same class as ostrich and kiwi.

All birds have forelimbs modified as wings but only most - not all - can fly.

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It is classified as a bird - because it lays eggs, and has feathers ! Ostriches, emus and kiwis are both species of birds - but also cannot fly !

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