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Flightless Birds

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1.
ca
sso
wa
ry
Noun

a large terrestrial bird with a tall crest that is related to the emu, originated in Australia

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ptarmigan
2.
ptar
mi
gan
Noun

a large game bird of the grouse family that inhabits mountains or Arctic regions, which its plumage changes to white in winter

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turkey
3.
tur
key
Noun

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

The turkey strutted proudly around the farmyard, puffing out its feathers to impress the hens.

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emperor penguin
Noun

the largest bird of the penguin family that is found in Antarctica

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ca
per
cai
llie
Noun

a large Eurasian bird similar to turkey, called a grouse, the male of which spreads its feathers as a way to attract mates

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guinea fowl
Noun

a large African ground bird with black plumage that has white dots and a bare neck, sometimes domesticated for its meat

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pheasant
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phea
sant
Noun

a long-tailed game bird with a stout body that is native to Asia, the male of which is of bright colors

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emu
8.
e
mu
Noun

a large terrestrial bird that can run fast, originally from Australia

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roadrunner
9.
road
ru
nner
Noun

a fast-running terrestrial bird of the cuckoo family with a long tail and a large crest that inhabits Southwestern US to Mexico

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lyre
bird
Noun

an Australian terrestrial songbird with a long tail shaped as a lyre, the male of which displays during courtship

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peacock
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pea
cock
Noun

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

The peacock proudly displayed its iridescent plumage, shimmering with hues of blue, green, and gold.

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chicken
12.
chi
cken
Noun

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

My grandfather used to raise chickens on his farm.

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pea
fowl
Noun

a very large ground-dwelling bird of the pheasant family with a crest, originated in Asia

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ostrich
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ost
rich
Noun

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

The ostrich can run up to 40 miles per hour to escape predators.

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penguin
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peng
uin
Noun

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

During their trip to the aquarium, they witnessed penguins diving gracefully in the water.

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bustard
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bus
tard
Noun

a large terrestrial bird that runs fast, originally from Europe

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dodo
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do
do
Noun

a flightless bird native to Mauritius, characterized by its large size, stout body, and inability to fly, extinct in the 17th century

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partridge
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part
ridge
Noun

a fat Eurasian game bird with a short tail and brown plumage

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quail
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quail
Noun

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage

The hunter's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.

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grouse
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grouse
Noun

a game bird with a fat body and feathered legs that cannot fly and has brownish red plumage

The hunters trekked through the dense forest, hoping to spot a grouse among the underbrush.

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rhea
Noun

a grassland bird of the South American origin that runs fast and is smaller than the greater rhea

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kiwi
22.
ki
wi
Noun

an oval fruit with hairy brown skin and green flesh

He's allergic to kiwi, so we have to find a different fruit for the dessert.

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scrub fowl
Noun

a ground-dwelling bird found in tropical regions that constructs large mounds of soil and vegetation to incubate its eggs

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crested penguin
Noun

a species of penguin characterized by its distinctive crest of spiky yellow feathers

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Adelie penguin
Noun

a species of Antarctic penguin known for its distinctive black and white plumage, playful behavior, and preference for icy habitats

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king penguin
Noun

a large and majestic species of penguin, characterized by its distinctive orange and yellow plumage

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jackass penguin
Noun

an African penguin, known for its distinctive braying call

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owl parrot
Noun

a large, flightless parrot species native to New Zealand, also known as the kakapo

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ta
kahe
Noun

an endangered bird that is native to New Zealand, cannot fly, has blue-green feathers, a round body, and a large beak

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we
ka
Noun

a flightless bird native to New Zealand, characterized by its dark brown feathers, strong beak, and ability to forage on the ground for a variety of food sources

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great auk
Noun

a large flightless bird that inhabited the North Atlantic, known for its distinctive appearance with black and white plumage, extinct in the mid-19th century

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moa
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moa
Noun

a type of now-extinct flightless bird that was native to New Zealand

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black grouse
Noun

a medium-sized bird species characterized by its black plumage, lyre-shaped tail, and distinctive red comb above the eye

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rhea americana
Noun

a flightless bird native to South America, characterized by its large size, long legs, and grayish-brown plumage

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bob
white
Noun

a small, ground-dwelling bird of the quail family native to North America, characterized by its distinctive call and a mottled brown plumage

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tra
go
pan
Noun

a genus of pheasants characterized by their vibrant plumage, distinctive facial features

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no
tor
nis
Noun

a flightless bird endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its distinctive appearance, vibrant plumage, and critically endangered status

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mo
nal
Noun

a majestic bird found in the Himalayas, known for its vibrant plumage and regal appearance

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cu
ra
ssow
Noun

a large, colorful bird found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, known for its striking appearance and elusive nature

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scrub bird
Noun

a small, ground-dwelling bird found primarily in Australia, known for its distinctive scrubby habitat and unique vocalization

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