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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.
749 Questions
What layed the biggest egg in the world?
The Great Elephant Bird of Madagascar laid the largest recorded egg in history. This bird went extinct in the 1600s.
Is it true that ostriches have to constantly sit on their eggs?
they sit on their eggs about the same amount other birds do and they do not bury their heads in the ground.
I actually think its a mating ritual...... a very funny one
What is the average number of heart beats per minute for an ostrich?
1000 beats per minute my friends.
Where was the first ostrich found?
i dont know .... trying to find out myself! Where was the first duck found aswell?? Thank you :)
How much per day feed is required for grown ostrich?
Although I do not know how much ostriches should eat,I do know what they eat.Their diets include tall wheat grass and bugs.
Why is a lion in the genus canis?
Lions are big cats, not big dogs. They are not in the genus canis.
Lions are in the Genus Panthera
What is the sound of an ostrich?
An ostrich kind of makes a shrill crackling noise, however i can only type on wikianswers so i am to tell you that you will have to use your imagination...or a speaker.
What is speed and direction of a Ostriches wing?
Ostriches don't fly, they run at speeds of 40 MPH. The wings aren't useful, they do help with balance when it's running and needs to change directions.
What do ostriches use their wings for?
Most birds use their wings for flight.
Some of the flightless birds, or birds which do not fly much, may use their wings just for balance, especially when perching (e.g. chickens).
For some flightless birds such as the kiwi, their wings appear to be without purpose.
