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One common feature all Flightless Birds have is to have the strong legs so that they may run on the land fast and may cover the discrepancy of not being able to flight. Also, most of them have strong physique to get protection from their enemies.
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What are some flightless birds native to Alabama?
At the present time, there are no known flightless birds native to Alabama. There are ostrich and emu farms in the state, but the birds do not live in the wild.
What are 2 flightless birds?
A flightless bird is one that lacks the ability to fly and run or swim instead. Some examples of flightless birds are penguins, ostriches and kiwis.
Can flightless birds swim?
only some like penguins
What is the family name of short legged flightless aquatic birds?
Penguins are short-legged flightless aquatic birds. There are some 17 species in the penguin family.
What are some large flightless birds?
ostritches rheas cassowarys emus
Drawings of flightless birds?
There are many different drawings of flightless birds. Some of these drawings reflect birds who naturally cannot fly such as penguins for example.
What are some of the birds found in the treetops in NZ?
One of the birds found it the treetops of NZ are Kiwi's. They are flightless.
Why can't all birds fly?
The main reasons involve the feathers and the skeleton. Special feathers are required for flight and the "Flightless Birds" have none of these special feathers. There is a unique part of the breastbone called the ridge. An extended part in the center of the breastbone is where the stronger muscles used for the wing movement are anchored. Finally the flightless birds have solid bones to transfer blood and oxygen through the bones themselves. Flight able birds have hollow bones to actually lighten the internal structure and weight of the bird. They also have much heavier blood vessels to transfer blood and oxygen to the limbs.
What are the different of birds that cannot fly?
Some flightless birds are the kiwi, ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea, penguin.
Do all birds have long wings?
No. Some flightless birds such as the kiwi have very small, rudimentary wings. Other flightless birds such as the ostrich have larger wings, but they are still small and quite useless for flight.
Do birds have keeled sternum?
Yes, most birds have a keeled sternum, which is an extension of the breastbone that provides an anchor for the powerful flight muscles. This adaptation is crucial for flight, as it allows birds to generate the necessary lift and propulsion. However, some flightless birds, like ostriches and emus, have a reduced or absent keel, reflecting their different evolutionary adaptations.
What are some adaptations for lamb?
Yes there are special adaptations of a sheep.
