Apterygiformes (Noun)
Meaning
A ratite bird order: flightless ground birds having vestigial wings and long bills and small eyes: kiwis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Apterygiformes order is made up of small to medium-sized ratites, most notably the kiwi species native to New Zealand.
- The distinct characteristics of the Apterygiformes, such as vestigial wings and long bills, enable them to adapt well to their environment.
- Kiwis belong to the Apterygiformes order, which is a group of flightless birds that primarily rely on their highly developed senses of smell and touch.
- New Zealand is home to the unique Apterygiformes family, comprising the various kiwi species found nowhere else in the world.
- Due to its unique physical features and specialized adaptations, the Apterygiformes order features fascinating birds such as the kiwi, which have piqued the interest of many researchers and bird enthusiasts.