answersLogoWhite

0

Subjects>Animals & Plants>Birds

Where did an ostrich get its name?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 11/14/2022

It's just... a name. Like alligator, or a squirrel, there is really no meaning to the name, unless maybe if you go way back in science history, or ostrich history or whatever, maybe it's supposed to sound like something in history that resembled the life form that evolved into an ostrich.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the name of the biggest bird on earth?

The Ostrich.


What Is The Scientific Name For Ostrich?

Struthio camelus is the scientific name of Ostrich.


What is a male ostrich name?

The name of a male ostrich is a "cock". The name of a female ostrich is a hen. The newly hatched ostrich is a chick.


What is the name of the newborn of the ostrich?

ostrich shell


What was the name of the ostrich in The Swiss Family Robinson?

The ostrich's name was "Hurry".


What is name of ostrich in Hindi?

Ostrich in Hindi is SHATURMURG


Scientific name of ostrich?

Struthio camelus


What is the name of ostrich in Tamil?

The name of ostrich in Tamil is "பரந்திப்பான்" (Paranthippan).


Name of a bird which eats stone?

Ostrich


What is the name of a ostrich offspring?

An ostrich offspring is called a chick.


What is the name of a ostrich's young?

chick (pl. chicks) The ostrich is a bird.


What is the species of an ostrich?

There is only one species of ostrich, it is the ostrich itself.

Trending Questions
When are cygnets born? Why do gull eggs have the highest level of contaminants in the bay of quinte? Which plane divides the heart into anterior and posterior portions? When was the emu discovered? How tall is the tallest flamingo? How are emu and grouse alike? How big are golden eagles nests? Are tawny owls omnivores? Do seagulls eat shrimp? Why do Tui birds have white feathers on their necks? What does a bird in the Bush mean? Are hummingbirds endanger? Who is zephyr in the story of cupid and phyche? Summary of hawk roosting? What is hink pink answer for red fruit with hair? Do belted kingfishers have commensalistic relationships? What is the weight of the raven? What sound do bats make? What is the red thing on a turkey named? When did Topeka Owls end?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.