What is an Osterich?
Osteriches, are large flightless bird are only found in open country in Africa. The Largest living bird, an adult male may about 9ft tall which almost half of its height is the neck-which weighs more than 330 pounds;the female is somewhat smaller. The osterich's egg averaging about 6x5 inches is about 3 pounds. Which is also the worlds largest eggs. The Male is mostly blakc but has white plumes in the wings and tail;females are moslty brown. The head and mos tof the necj, reddish to bluish in color. The head is small, the bill short and rather wide;big borwn eyes have thick black lashes.
Osterich Lives
Ostriches are seen individually, in pairs, in small flocks, or in large aggregations, depending on the season. The ostrich relies on its strong legs—uniquely two-toed, with the main toe developed almost as a hoof—to escape its enemies, chiefly humans and the larger carnivores. A frightened ostrich can achieve a speed of 72.5 km (45 miles) per hour. If cornered, it can deliver dangerous kicks.
Ostriches live mainly on vegetation but also take some animal food, mainly insects; they can go without water for long periods. The male sits on the eggs by night; the females take turns during the day. The chicks hatch in about 40 days and when a month old can keep up with running adults. To escape detection, chicks as well as adults may lie on the ground with neck outstretched, a habit that may have given rise to the mistaken belief that the ostrich buries its head in the sand when danger threatens.
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