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Birds that have lost the ability to fly

4 birds in this category

Emperor Penguin on ice
FeaturedNear Threatened

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

The tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species.

100-122 cm
Common Ostrich
Least Concern

Common Ostrich

Struthio camelus

The largest living bird species.

210-280 cm
King Penguin colony
Least Concern

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

The second largest species of penguin.

70-100 cm
Kakapo on the ground
FeaturedCritically Endangered

Kakapo

Strigops habroptilus

A unique, flightless parrot from New Zealand.

58-64 cm
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