Flightless bird also included here. Flightless bird Flightless birds are birds that through evolution lost the ability to fly. There are over 60 extant species including the well known ratites (ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and kiwi) and penguins. The smallest flightless bird is the Inaccessible Island rail (length 12.5 cm, weight 34.7 g). The largest (both heaviest and tallest) flightless bird, which is also the largest living bird, is the ostrich (2.7 m, 156 kg). Ostriches are farmed for their decorative feathers, meat and their skins, which are used to make leather. Many domesticated birds, such as the domestic chicken and domestic
Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters of diverse projects, market analyses and initiatives to support members’ actions in these fields. SHAFFE is particularly active in consolidating information about industry and trade data of the members, coordinating the position on food safety matters and harmonization of food safety standards and certification, promotional framework to develop counter season consumption in Northern Hemisphere markets. SHAFFE unites currently representatives from all significant Southern Hemisphere countries exporting fresh fruits, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay. Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) is a Trade Association