Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Least Concern
The Common Ostrich is the largest living bird on Earth! These incredible flightless birds can't fly, but they're the fastest runners of any bird, reaching speeds up to 45 mph.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal - each eye is almost 2 inches across, bigger than their brain! They live in the African savanna and travel in groups for protection.
Size
Taller than most adult humans - up to 9 feet!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 200 cm
Weight: 140000 g
Colors
black
white
pink
Habitat
grasslanddesert
Diet
seedsberriesinsects
Fun Facts
- ✨Ostriches are the largest birds in the world!
- ✨They can run up to 45 mph - faster than most cars in a school zone!
- ✨Their eggs are the largest of any bird, weighing about 3 pounds each.
- ✨Contrary to myth, ostriches don't actually bury their heads in sand.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: decreasing 📉