Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
An adult inhabits open savannas, dry grasslands, and semi-desert where long sightlines favor running over hiding. It is a powerful flightless bird that escapes at high speed and defends itself with forceful kicks. Its diet is mainly seeds, grasses, leaves, and flowers, supplemented with insects and small animals when available. Notably, it is the largest living bird and among the fastest runners on two legs.
- Type
- Swift / Brute
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Common Ostrich