Flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds. Synonyms: flightless bird, ratite bird.
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Words linked to "Ratite" : kiwi, Emu novaehollandiae, apteryx, nandu, bird, moa, rhea, Pterocnemia pennata, emu, cassowary, Struthio camelus, ostrich, Rhea americana, aepyornis, carinate, elephant bird, Dromaius novaehollandiae |
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