Why the penguin is a bird?

The feathers of a penguin are relatively short and stiff in comparison to those of other birds and they overlap closely to form a thick, smooth layer which traps air beneath it and so provides insulation from the cold. Other flightless birds include the Australian emu, the cassowary of New Guinea, and the ostrich. read more

characteristics of birds. Ask them to name as many different kinds of birds as they can. 2. Then explain that penguins are birds that dive and swim in the ocean. Work together in class or ask students to do some research on penguins in order to create a list of their characteristics and where they live. read more

The penguin is a bird, albeit an aquatic one. It has a beak, feathers and lays eggs. It may not fly in the air, but it does fly under the water. read more