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Ostriches
With five sub species, the Ostrich is the world's largest living bird. Its long neck and heavily feathered body make it easily recognizable. Once only seen in Africa, they are now grown in captivity in over 50 countries. The Ostrich belongs to the Ratite family, which literally means flightless. Browse around this category to learn more about them.
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What is the meaning to 'bury your head in the sand?
It means to ignore something, even when that something could be dangerous to the person in question or to those on whom he/she bears responsibility.
The imagery comes from the (erroneous) belief that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. The idea is that, with one's head under the ground not able to see or hear outside, they aren't aware of what's going on: usually at a time when they SHOULD be aware.
The phrase can be used more forcefully to imply that this ignorance is intentional and that the object of the idiom is making a very poor response to a crisis.
How do you take care of ostrich?
an ostrich female takes care of them how..... because there dad goes and huts for food for the young ones
Yes it can. Not very quickly, but it can swim across strong currents.
About how many ostriches are left in the world?
Not much of a real answer, but they're not endangered, that's for sure.
Yes, ostriches are diurnal, meaning they are active during the daytime. They spend their days foraging for food, which primarily consists of plants, seeds, and insects. Their keen eyesight helps them spot predators during daylight hours, allowing them to effectively navigate their environment.
How many pounds does an ostrich egg weigh?
A full grown ostrich is 220-350 pounds (100-160 kgs) depending on sex.
Is an ostrich the fastest animal in the world?
Ostriches might be tied with North American Pronghorns as being the 2nd fastest land animal. The consensus of a variety of sources I have read indicate Cheetahs are the fastest for a short distance. They are frequently being quoted as being capable of going 70 mph, but only for a short distance. Over longer distances, I have seen both Ostriches and Pronghorns quoted as being able to go 60 mph. Glenn Beard, Michigan
Generally songbirds lay eggs that are blue and have brown specs. It may have been a younger bird that produced small eggs. Hummingbirds generally produce eggs the size of jelly beans, but are white.
How big are newborn ostriches?
Baby ostriches weigh only two pounds when they are born and are 10 inches tall. Every month, they will grow to be between 12 inches tall for the first six months of life.
Technically, yes. Ostriches are birds. Birds are now classified as dinosaurs.
What is the similarity of hawk and ostrich?
They are both flightless birds.
Further information:
Emus and ostriches are both large, long-necked, flightless birds with excellent vision. They belong to the same order of birds - ratites - but are not in the same family.
They are both long-endurance and powerful runners, with hugely developed hind limb extensor muscles. Their thigh bones are short and almost horizontal. Their relatively compact bodies give them a centre of gravity directly above their speeding feet, which enhances maneuverability and balance.
How many people does it take to eat a ostrich egg?
One ostrich can incubate up to 25 eggs, but most nests have even more because of the extra ones laid by "minor hens.
How many babies does a ostrich have?
Each ostrich usually lays a different amount of eggs. On average, an ostrich lay about 11 eggs that will hatch.
Is it true that ostriches bury their heads into the ground?
The story that ostriches will stick their heads in the sand when they are frightened is a prevalent one. The idea is that the ostrich will feel perfectly safe and believe that they are completely hidden, so much so that a person can walk up to them and pluck a feather or even capture the bird very easily.
However the story is completely unfounded, as no one has ever seen the bird perform this act. When an ostrich is sights possible danger from a distance they have a habit of dropping to the ground, with their necks parallel to it, watching the suspected predator intently. It is thought that this behaviour might have been misconstrued as stick their head in the ground and gave birth to the well know story. However, when the danger gets too close, the ostrich, like most animals, will take flight and beat a hasty retreat.
What is an Australian bird that looks like an ostrich?
The Laughing Kookaburra is an Australian native bird with a distinctive laughing call. It is the largest member of the kingfisher family, but it does not hunt for fish: rather, it captures lizards and snakes and occasionally small mammals.
The Laughing kookaburra is the only species of kookaburra with a very distinctive laughing call, that begins almost with a chuckle, before erupting into a raucous laugh. This is how the kookaburra defines its territory to other birds. The Blue-winged kookaburra also has a characteristic laughing call, though not as recognisable as that of the Laughing kookaburra.
Two other species of kookaburra are found in New Guinea and on the Aru islands of southeastern Indonesia, but these species do not "laugh".
List of animals that lay eggs?
how about we make a list of animals that don't lay eggs:
- Placental and Marsupial mammals (all except platypuses and echidnas)
- Some snakes, including vipers
- Some lizards, including blue-tonguedskinks
- Some amphibians
- Most sharks
- Some bony fish, such as cichlids
- Scorpions
- Many insects, including flesh flies and tsetse flies
- Velvet worms
Dietclassification of an ostrich?
The Ostrich is the biggest flightless bird on the earth. Because of it's size it has to constantly eat to give its body enough energy, to carry on through the day. So it's diet of course needs to be a healthy one, and because this animal is a herbivore, it's diet consists, of plants, and water. Basically that is all, that is it.
Does a ostrich put its head in the sand?
The ostrich does not stick it's head in the sand. On the open plain, an ostrich may lay down and lay neck and head on the ground to lower its profile while resting. Otherwise, the ostrich will stand and use the height of it's head to view as far into the distance as possible. The ostrich relies on early detection of danger and the speed of it's long legs to out run a predator.
