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aleksandr82 [10.1K]
2 years ago
9

Why are some birds incapable of flight?

Biology
2 answers:
Crank2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Ostriches, emus, cassowaries, rheas, and kiwis can't fly. Unlike most birds, their flat breastbones lack the keel that anchors the strong pectoral muscles required for flight. Their puny wings can't possibly lift their heavy bodies off the ground.

Explanation:

icang [17]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

cuz they're fat and their wings are small

Explanation:

their flat breastbones lack the keel that anchors the strong pectoral muscles required for flight

they lost the ability to fly through evolution because flying was no longer needed

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