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7 Birds That Can't Fly 

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Ostrich The largest living bird species, the ostrich, is known for its speed on the ground but cannot fly. Its wings are used for balance, courtship displays, and protecting its young 

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Penguin Penguins are flightless seabirds adapted for swimming and diving. Their wings have evolved into flippers, which are more efficient for propelling them through the water 

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Kiwi This flightless bird native to New Zealand has very small wings that are almost hidden beneath its feathers. Kiwis are primarily nocturnal and use their strong legs for foraging 

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Emu The emu, a large flightless bird found in Australia, has reduced wings that are not capable of flight. It is a fast runner and uses its wings for balance and to shade its eggs 

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Cassowary This large, colorful bird native to Australia and New Guinea is known for its aggressive behavior and sharp claws. It has small wings that are vestigial and cannot be used for flight 

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Takahe This endangered bird found in New Zealand is a flightless rail with bright blue and green plumage. It has adapted to life on the ground and is a strong runner 

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Takahe This endangered bird found in New Zealand is a flightless rail with bright blue and green plumage. It has adapted to life on the ground and is a strong runner