Discover the Amazing Ostrich: Africa's Giant Bird
Meet the Ostrich: Africa's Majestic Giant
Explore the incredible world of the flightless wonder, from the Sahara to the southern savannas.

Africa (Sahara & Southern Regions)
The common ostrich lives predominantly in two areas: across the southern portion of the Sahara desert (Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Tanzania), and in southern Africa (Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa). These flightless birds are the largest living species of bird, reaching up to 9 feet tall and weighing up to 320 pounds. Their distinctive black and white feathers, long necks, and powerful legs are instantly recognizable. Known for their incredible speed (up to 40 mph), ostriches are omnivores with a diet ranging from plants and seeds to insects and small animals like lizards and rodents.
Immense Size
The largest living bird species, reaching up to 9 feet tall and 320 pounds.
Incredible Speed
Capable of running up to 40 miles per hour.
Unique Appearance
Distinctive black and white plumage, long neck and legs.
Ostrich Diet
Omnivorous, consuming plants, seeds, insects, and small animals.
Ostrich Behavior
Known for their speed and powerful kicks, ostriches are social animals living in groups.