The ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the largest bird in the world, which can be found mainly in Africa. Despite their enormous size, ostriches cannot fly.
They have large bodies, long necks, and strong legs, which allow them to run at high speeds of up to 70 km/h. This speed makes it very effective in escaping predators.
Ostriches have light and sparse feathers, with brown on their bodies and white feathers on their wings and tail. They also have very large eyes, larger than their brains, which help them see clearly in wide open grasslands.
The main food of ostriches is plants, such as leaves, seeds and fruit, although they sometimes also eat insects. As herbivores, they have an efficient digestive system to process hard food.
In terms of reproduction, the female ostrich will lay eggs in the nest prepared by the male. Ostrich eggs are the largest among other bird eggs and can weigh more than 1.5 kg. The role of both parents is very important in guarding and incubating the eggs until they hatch.
Ostriches also have economic value, especially in the livestock industry for meat, skin and feathers. However, they also face threats due to poaching and loss of natural habitat.
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