FLIGHTLESS BIRDS

Have you ever admired birds for their ability to soar through the sky? While humans have drawn life lessons from majestic flyers like eagles, there are also fascinating flightless bird species on Earth that deserve attention.

Here are 8 flightless birds for you to explore:

Native to Australia and nearby islands, these powerful birds have been known to kill humans. 

All 18 penguin species are flightless, excelling in swimming and diving with their short legs and stocky build, giving them a distinctive waddling walk.

These hide-and-seek masters are also native to New Zealand and can live up to 20 years.

Native to New Zealand, these flightless birds are known for their loud calls, which are often sung as duets by both males and females.

A flightless bird from New Zealand, it features an owl-like face, a penguin-style posture, and a duck's walk.

The largest living birds, ostriches can run at a speed of up to 45 miles per hour across the vast landscapes of Africa, their natural habitat.

Indigenous to New Zealand, these flightless birds have their nostrils located at the tip of their bills, unlike other birds, whose nostrils are at the base.

Three of the four species are flightless, with the males being too heavy to take off. These aggressive birds are named for their habit of running across water while flapping their wings, resembling the motion of a steamboat wheel.