Which bird have no wings?

The only known species of flightless bird in which wings completely disappeared was the gigantic, herbivorous moa of New Zealand, hunted to extinction by humans by the 15th century.
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Which of the bird has no wings?

There are many birds which cannot fly, and some which have not even wings. One of these (shown above) is the Apteryx of New Zealand, called by the natives kiwi-kiwi.
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How many birds have no wings?

There are approximately 57 flightless bird species, though the exact count can differ depending on subspecies and split classifications. While many people can name a few species, the different types of flightless birds are often a surprise. Threatened and endangered designations as indicated by BirdLife International.
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Which fly has no wings?

The answer to the “what flies without wings” riddle is “time”.
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Which animal has no wing?

Answer: Caterpillar! A caterpillar has no wings, but will fly when it matures and becomes a butterfly. A really good riddle!
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Can you fly but have no wings?

Cloud . Figuratively speaking, Cloud lives in heaven or sky like pigeons, vultures, kites, eagles, hawks, etc. It has no wings but flies (driven by wind).
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What has a neck but no head?

The answer to the “who is that with a neck and no head” riddle is “a shirt”. There you have it!
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Do all birds have wings?

All birds have wings, although not all birds fly. Nor are wings confined to Aves; bats are flying mammals and most insects have wings. Birds' bodies are beautifully designed for flight, with strong chest muscles and just enough curve to their wings to provide lift.
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Do ants have wings?

Ants with Wings

Only reproductive ants have wings, and they are winged and able to fly only during the breeding season. Ant species that do not swarm do not have winged members, and they increase their populations through budding.
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Can grasshoppers fly?

Indeed grasshoppers and crickets have pretty strong wings that allow them to travel long distances in search of food and or mates. Besides long distance travel, grasshoppers can also fly pretty high for their size and weight, as this guy (or gal) on the top of the Bank of America Plaza reminds us.
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Do kiwi birds have wings?

The kiwi is truly unique

For example: It has tiny wings, but cannot fly. It has loose feathers that are more like fur and unlike other birds the feathers moult throughout the year. It is the only bird in the world with nostrils at the end of its beak.
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Is a penguin a bird?

Yes, penguins are birds, although they are flightless birds. Lots of people think penguins are mammals rather than birds because they can't fly, and we see them swimming underwater or waddling on land instead.
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Do flamingos fly?

Flamingos travel at approximately 35 miles per hour (mph) over short distances, but they can fly upwards of 40 mph during long-distance flights with supportive winds. When flamingos fly, they hold their legs and necks out, often with their bills tipped upwards.
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Do peacocks fly?

Peacocks can (sort of) fly – they tend to run and take several small leaps before a big final hop. They can't stay airborne for very long, but their huge wingspan allows them to flutter quite far. 9. Peacocks have a top running speed of around 16 km/h.
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Do turkeys fly?

Wild turkeys are able to fly short distances at considerable speed. They can also run and swim.
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Do ducks fly?

Ducks can cover a lot of ground during migration because they are not only strong fliers, they're fast as well! Ducks fly at an average speed of 50mph. Just think of how fast a car travels going 50mph on the highway.
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Do dragonflies have wings?

Wings. Both dragonflies and damselflies have two sets of wings, but there are some distinct differences in their wings that can help differentiate between the two. Dragonflies have two sets of similar-sized wings, but the hind wings become more broad at the base, where they attach to the body.
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Does housefly have wings?

Like other Diptera, houseflies have only one pair of wings; what would be the hind pair is reduced to small halteres that aid in flight stability.
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Do ants have 6 legs?

The ant's six legs are attached to the thorax. The abdomen contains the ant's vital organs and reproductive parts. This is also called the gaster. Ants in the formicinae subfamily have an acidopore to emit formic acid when threatened.
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Does ostrich have wings?

Ostrich wings are an example. They are anatomically complex—as they need to be to enable flight in flying birds. But in ostriches they perform less complex roles, such as balance during running and courtship displays.
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Is an ostrich a bird?

The flightless ostrich is the world's largest bird. They roam African savanna and desert lands and get most of their water from the plants they eat.
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Is bat a bird?

People used to believe bats were birds, they just didn't have feathers. But bats and birds fall into two very distinct categories; bats are classified as mammals and birds are aves. Bats give birth to live young and produce milk to feed their babies. Birds lay eggs and forage to feed their young.
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What has 13 hearts but no organs?

Q: What has 13 hearts, but no other organs? ... ... A: A deck of playing cards.
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What has 21 eyes but Cannot see?

A die (plural: dice) ? Each side of a cube is called it's "face". There are a total of 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 dots or "eyes" over the 6 surfaces.
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Which is the saddest fruit?

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Blueberries are the saddest fruits.
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