flightless running bird; ratite
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flightless running bird; ratite (e.g., ostrich, emu, cassowary)
technicalIn ornithology, refers specifically to the ratite group (flat-chested birds lacking a keel on the sternum), including ostriches, emus, cassowaries, and kiwis. Distinguished from other terrestrial birds by their complete flightlessness and powerful running adaptations.
Tuó鸵
niǎo鸟
hé和
ér鸸
miáo鹋
shì是
shì世
jiè界
shàng上
tǐ体
xíng型
zuì最
dà大
de的
zǒu走
qín禽
。
Ostriches and emus are the largest ratites in the world.
Zǒu走
qín禽
de的
chì翅
bǎng膀
yǐ已
jīng经
tuì退
huà化
，
bù不
néng能
fēi飞
xíng行
，
dàn但
shuāng双
tuǐ腿
qiáng强
zhuàng壮
shàn善
yú于
bēn奔
pǎo跑
。
The wings of ratites have degenerated and cannot fly, but their legs are strong and adapted for running.
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Yǔ与
fēi飞
qín禽
bù不
tóng同
，
zǒu走
qín禽
tōng通
cháng常
zài在
dì地
miàn面
zhù筑
cháo巢
。
Unlike flying birds, ratites usually nest on the ground.