| Emu. This Australian ratite has no keel on its sternum and cannot fly. | Like many bird species, the mallard exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism between the sexes. |
Like most birds, Laysan albatrosses have specific mating behaviors, such as this courtship ritual.
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The barn swallow is a perching bird (order Passeriformes ); its toes can lock around a branch or wire, enabling them to rest in place for long periods. |