A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Do kiwi birds have wings?

Best Answers

The vestigial wings are so small that they are invisible under the bristly, hair-like, two-branched feathers. While most adult birds have bones with hollow insides to minimise weight and make flight practicable, kiwi have marrow, like mammals and the young of other birds. read more

Yes - all birds have wings. It's just that some of them are useless for flight. The New Zealand kiwi has wings, though it appears to have none. The wings are small and rudimentary, hidden under the kiwis' hairy feathers, but certainly present. read more

The kiwi is truly unique. It is a bird, but it has features more characteristic of a mammal. 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. Its sense of smell is second to none. read more

Encyclopedia Research

Wikipedia:

Related Facts