Why the kagu has wings but cannot fly
In short: Explore the peculiar evolution of New Caledonia's kagu. This footage from the South Pacific documentary series examines how this flightless bird uses its wings for vibrant displays during breeding season.
The video explores the biological oddity of the kagu, a species that possesses wings despite being unable to take flight. While useless for aerial travel, these wings play a vital role in the bird's exuberant breeding displays.
Set within the context of the vast Pacific Ocean—an expanse so large it could hold all the world's landmasses plus an additional Africa—the film looks at the isolation of islands like New Caledonia and the extraordinary journeys of the life found there.
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