Ostrich

Struthio camelus                                      Africa

The ostrich is the largest living species of bird, growing to a height of approximately 2.4 m (8 ft) and a weight of 150 kg (330 lb). Although flightless, the ostrich can run at speeds as high as 65 km/hr (40 mph). The adaptable ostrich can be found living in rocky mountainous areas, open savanna, or sandy desert plains. It is omnivorous, eating grass, the foliage of trees and bushes, and any small invertebrate and vertebrate animals it can chase down.