Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The ostrich is the biggest bird in the world, with a male growing up to 2.5m (9 foot) in height! The Ostrich males and females are easy to distinguish by the colour of their feathers. The male has distinctive black and white plumage, with the females grey in colour.
Measurements
Size: 2m
Weight: 100 - 150kg
Habitat
Ostriches are found throughout the savannahs of Africa. There are also some wild in southern Australia where they were introduced.
Diet
They feed mainly on plant material including fruits, seeds and leaves, although they may also eat small animals.
Breeding
A female will lay 6 - 8 eggs in a large communal nest and the male will help to incubate the eggs. These eggs weigh around 1.2kg (2.5lb)
Conservation
The ostrich is not endangered in the wild and is farmed in many areas.
Threat Level
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