batshal It might appear to be unusual that among the in excess of 10,000 bird species in this present reality is a gathering that in a real sense can’t fly or sing, and whose wings are more cushion than feather. These are the ratites: the ostrich, emu, rhea, kiwi and cassowary. RELATED DISCUSSIONS Can Flamingos Fly? Why do flamingos not fly? Can a kiwi fly? How do zoos fend flamingos from taking off? Can Swans fly? What tone is flamingo crap? Can penguins fly? Is a flamingo a flightless bird? Do flamingos fly and move?