Question

most bird species that are capable of flight weigh less than a kilogram (kg), which is not surprising considering the burden that extra body weight puts on a flying animal. but not all flying birds are so light, as we can see most clearly in the example of the__________ which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example? a. northern cassowary, which has an average mass of 44.0 kg. b. andean condor, which has an average mass below 10 kg. c. northern cassowary, which has a higher average mass than the lesser rhea. d. dalmatian pelican, which has an average mass of 11.5 kg.

Explanation:

We need a flying bird with a relatively high - mass. The table shows that the Dalmatian pelican is capable of flight and has an average mass of 11.5 kg, which is heavier compared to the typical < 1 kg flying birds. The northern cassowary is not capable of flight, so options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Answer:

D. Dalmatian pelican, which has an average mass of 11.5 kg.