Earth birds that do not fly

It is well known penguins and African ostriches, which, though belong to the class of birds, but can not fly. They have wings, as well as other birds, but as a result of evolution they have lost the ability to fly. But it turns out, the list of flightless birds is not limited to the penguins and ostriches, they are much more. To discover the other members of the class of birds, which are the exception and do very well without wings.

Kiwi

This kind of birds includes 5 species that are found only on the islands of New Zealand, and are a symbol of the country. All of them can not fly, but their wings are almost not developed. Kiwi are nocturnal and do not have very good eyesight.

Kakapo Parrot

Another endemic to New Zealand, which has lost the ability to fly. These parrots, looks very reminiscent of owls live in the south of the South Island and are mostly nocturnal.

Tuckahoe

Tuckahoe, or wingless mullet, also is endemic to the Southern Island of New Zealand. This is a very rare bird, which is under protection, and Lake Te Anau area organized reserve specifically for the preservation and study of Tuckahoe.

cassowary

cassowary The genus includes three species of birds: southern cassowary, dwarf cassowary and northern cassowary. All these large flightless birds live on the islands of New Guinea and the north coast of Australia.

Emu

Another detachment casuariiformes bird that lives in Australia. Emu, looks very reminiscent of ostrich can not fly, but swim well.

Nanda

Despite significant resemblance to the African ostrich, rhea in a separate squad nanduobraznye. Both species of the genus rhea (greater rhea and Darwin's Rhea) are found in South America, in the savannah zone.

Grebe Taczanowska

Another member of the South American avifauna, which can not fly. Taczanowska grebe found only on the Peruvian Lake Junin, which is located in the Andes at an altitude of 4000 meters. This water bird may disperse through the water, waving its wings and even a little break from the water, but it is to fly, alas, can not. Toadstool Taczanowska never leave outside the Lake Junin.

flightless cormorant

The only member of the family Baklanov, who can not fly. These birds are found only on two islands in the Galapagos archipelago, and their wings are underdeveloped. In the absence of land predators, the ability to fly longer valid.

Inaccessible Island Rail

This tiny bird of Pastushkova family lives in a single place on Earth. Inaccessible Island is a small, near the island of St. Helena in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the remoteness and inaccessibility, the island has remained a unique fauna, including the flightless birds - Inaccessible Island Rail.