Birds

General Information

• The cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to Northern Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands.
• It is considered the second-heaviest bird in the world, after the ostrich.
• There are three species: Southern Cassowary, Dwarf Cassowary, and Northern Cassowary.
• Cassowaries belong to the family Casuaridae.
• They are known for being reclusive and dangerous if threatened.

Physical Characteristics

General Information

• The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand.
• It is the national symbol of New Zealand.
• There are five species of kiwi: North Island brown, Okarito brown, Southern brown, Great spotted, and Little spotted.
• Kiwis are part of the group of flightless birds called ratites, which also includes ostriches and emus.
• They are nocturnal and elusive, rarely seen in the wild.

Physical Characteristics

Introduction

1. The Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second-largest living bird after the ostrich and is native to Australia.
2. They are flightless birds known for their speed, adaptability, and curious nature.
3. Emus belong to the ratite group, which includes other flightless birds like ostriches and kiwis.

Physical Characteristics

4. Emus stand 5 to 6.2 feet (1.5 to 1.9 meters) tall and weigh betw

Introduction

1. The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the largest and heaviest living bird on Earth.
2. They are flightless birds native to Africa, known for their speed, powerful legs, and distinctive appearance.
3. Ostriches belong to the ratite group of birds, which also includes emus and kiwis.

Physical Characteristics

4. Ostriches stand 7 to 9 feet (2.1 to 2.7 meters) tall and weigh between 220 to 350 pounds (100

General Information

• Penguins are a group of flightless seabirds adapted to life in the water.
• They are found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, with one species near the equator.
• There are around 18 recognized species of penguins.
• Penguins are known for their distinctive black and white plumage and upright posture.
• They are excellent swimmers, using their wings as flippers underwater.

Physical Characteristics

• Penguins range in size fro