Order Struthioniformes
Conrad Shugart - Hunter Walther
Class - Aves
Infraclass - Palaeognathae
SuperOrder - Galloanserae
Types of Birds
Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis
Three Defining Characteristics
1. All flightless
2. Without keeled breastbone
3. Small wings and strong legs
Three Interesting Facts
1. Omnivores
2. They are found in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and South America
3.There are around 15 species of flightless birds in this order