Ostrich Largest and Heaviest Bird Description and History With Beautiful Images Collection

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The ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird.It cannot fly.The ostrich is also the fastest running bird.It can run up to about 43 mph (70 kph). It can outrun most predators but can also kick to protect itself..                       

These social birds live in in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds. Ostriches have a life span of up to 40 years in captivity. Ostriches are farmed for their meat, leather, and feathers. The scientific name of this bird is Struthio camelus.

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The ostrich can grow up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighs up to 345 pounds (156 kg). The ostrich also has the biggest eyeballs.. It has a long neck that allows it to see predators from far away. The ostrich has tiny almost useless wings. The legs are long and powerful; there are two toes on each foot. The fluffy feathers are black, white, and brown, which helps camouflage (hide) this large bird in its habitat.

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Ostriches eat mostly plants, but also eat insects, fruits, seeds, nuts, and some small animals (including lizards). The ostrich gets most of its water from the food it eats (it will drink when it finds water, but only needs to drink every few days).This bird is native to the dry savannas of Africa and is well adapted to desert life.

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