Common ostrich
Struthio camelus
ok. 210 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
to the top of the head
- Mass
- 100–155 kgAdult males
Common ostrich — size comparison
The common ostrich is the largest living bird. It inhabits African savannas and semi-deserts, where long legs support fast running. Each foot has only two toes.
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 210 cm
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Common ostrich — size comparison — facts and sources
The common ostrich is the largest living bird. It inhabits African savannas and semi-deserts, where long legs support fast running. Each foot has only two toes. Males have black plumage with white wing and tail feathers; females are grey-brown. Large eyes and a raised head help detect danger above low vegetation.
It mainly eats plant material, seeds and fruit, supplemented by invertebrates. Outside breeding, it travels in groups, sometimes near large herbivores. Shared vigilance improves early predator detection. Wings help balance rapid turns and serve in courtship displays. Eggs are laid in a shallow ground hollow, and chicks soon follow adults, which guide and protect them.
Chiba Zoological Park podaje samcom 210–275 cm wysokości oraz 100–155 kg. Plansza używa dolnej wartości 210 cm do czubka głowy.