The largest bird in the world
The ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird in the world. As the height of the males ranges between 2.1-2.7 m, and their weight ranges between 100-130 kg, while the females’ height ranges between 1.7-1.9 m, and their weight ranges between 90-110 kg, and the female ostriches lay huge eggs, the weight of which reaches one kilogram Almost a half, which is equivalent to the weight of 24 chicken eggs, and thus it is the largest egg of a living animal, and also the largest single living cell.
The ostrich is known scientifically as (Struthio camelus), and it is noteworthy that the name of the species to which it belongs is (camelus), and it is indeed similar to a camel in some of its characteristics. That is why it was called the camel bird in the past, as it has a long neck, prominent eyes, and long and thick eyelashes.
The ostrich is characterized by having a small head, large brown eyes, a short and wide beak, and a long neck. Male ostriches are often black in color with a few white feathers in the wings and tail, while females are often brown in color, and the head and most of the neck are reddish to blue.
As for the leg and thigh, they are bare of feathers. The ostrich's leg is characterized by the strength that enables it to run at a speed of up to 72.5 km / h, and also enables it to kick its enemies vigorously, and there are only two toes in each of the ostrich's feet. One of them is large, hoof-like