Why can't an Ostrich Fly?

Ostriches can't fly because they have tiny (vestigial) wings. Ostriches are large birds, and weigh quite a bit - and therefore would need HUGE wings in order to fly. We're talking a wingspan of over 30 feet! There is a point where the weight of the body and the need for longer/bigger wings is not advantageous for a species. The ostrich is way beyond that metaphorical cut-off point.

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The wings can't develop enough force to lift the ostrich.

The ostrich belongs to a family of birds who gave up flight in favour of running to escape predators eons ago.His body is much to heavy now for flying

Pet ostrich FLY away? Caveman better stop smoking weed. Caveman might see other flightless birds fly next. Cheers

Our government has tried to confuse you into thinking this. The real reason ostriches can't fly is because they are on the F.A.A.'s "No Fly List" as suspected terrorists.

small wings and combine this with large body makes 'em unable to fly.

The Ostrich, emu, kiwi, and penguin are all flightless birds.

It lacks the strength to lift its body

their thrust to weight ratio is not sufficiant to support their weight