8 Birds That Have Wings But Can't Fly

By Sheetal Kumari | August 26, 2024

Penguins use their wings to swim, not fly. Their wings are adapted for aquatic life.

Penguin

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Ostriches are the largest birds, but their wings are too small to fly. They use them for balance and running.

Ostrich

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Emus are flightless birds native to Australia. Their wings are small and useless for flying.

Emu

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Kiwi birds have vestigial wings, meaning they're small and non-functional for flight.

Kiwi

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Cassowaries are large, flightless birds with distinctive casques on their heads.

Cassowary

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Tinamous are ground-dwelling birds found in Central and South America. They have wings, but are flightless due to their heavy bodies and short wingspan.

Tinamou

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Rheas are South American birds that use their wings for balance and running, not flying.

Rheas

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Wekas are small, flightless birds native to New Zealand. They're known for their bold and curious nature.

WEKA

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