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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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Do ostriches have wings and if so, what is their purpose?
Ostriches do have wings, but they are not used for flying. Instead, ostrich wings are used for balance and steering while running at high speeds.
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
What is a ancestral function of wings of an ostrich?
The ancestral function of wings in ostriches, like in other flightless birds, is believed to be related to their evolution from flying ancestors. Initially, wings would have been used for flight, aiding in mobility and escape from predators. Over time, as ostriches adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle, their wings became less functional for flying and evolved for other purposes, such as balance, courtship displays, and thermoregulation.
What do ostriches drink except water?
Ostriches use there tongue in its beak to slurp up the water.
Which birds can run but not fly?
Ostriches and emus do not fly and run quite fast.
What are the characteristics of flightless birds?
Flightless birds have a small keel and wings.
Do ostriches live in the Sahara?
Yes becuase the qsrich feet is good in the sand they also cool down by flapping their 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.
