The Ostrich
The Ostrich is an extraordinary bird that flaunts its stuff by showing off its fluffy feathers and long, long legs! It holds the record for being the largest bird on the planet, and you won't spot these buddies flying around because they can't take to the skies! But don’t worry, they cover up for their flightless feature by being the fastest birds on land, and have eyes that are almost as large as tennis balls which gives them a superb field of view!

Ostrich | |
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Size | Up to 9 feet tall (2.7 meters) |
Weight | Up to 320 pounds (145 kilograms) |
Speed | Speed: 43 mph (69 km/hr) |
Key Strength | Powerful legs for kicking |
Biggest Weakness | Flightless |
Scientific Name | Struthio camelus |
Family | Struthionidae |
Habitat | Grasslands and savannas |
Geography | Africa |
Diet | Omnivorous, primarily plants and insects |
Lifespan | 40 years - 50 years |

The Ostrich
The Ostrich is an extraordinary bird that flaunts its stuff by showing off its fluffy feathers and long, long legs! It holds the record for being the largest bird on the planet, and you won't spot these buddies flying around because they can't take to the skies! But don’t worry, they cover up for their flightless feature by being the fastest birds on land, and have eyes that are almost as large as tennis balls which gives them a superb field of view!
Fun Fact: An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain, which means they’ve got excellent sight and can spot their best friends or maybe opponents from miles away!
Ostrich | |
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Size | Up to 9 feet tall (2.7 meters) |
Weight | Up to 320 pounds (145 kilograms) |
Speed | Speed: 43 mph (69 km/hr) |
Key Strength | Powerful legs for kicking |
Biggest Weakness | Flightless |
Scientific Name | Struthio camelus |
Family | Struthionidae |
Habitat | Grasslands and savannas |
Geography | Africa |
Diet | Omnivorous, primarily plants and insects |
Lifespan | 40 years - 50 years |
Ostrich Matchups
We use AI to simulate matchups between the Ostrich and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.
Fun Fact: Instead of tweeting or hooting, Ostriches hiss, whistle, and even roar, giving a whole new definition to bird songs.
Fun Fact: Though they prefer to run from danger, Ostriches have a powerful kick that can be extremely dangerous to predators, so they're not just big birds, they’re big, brave birds!