The answer to this question is a little bit complicated. Ostriches are actually part of a group of birds that also includes emus and rheas and these birds are all known for their ability to run very fast. The reason they can run so fast is because they have long legs and they can use their wings to help them balance. When they are running they often tuck their heads down close to their bodies so they can see where they are going.
However there is another reason why ostriches are sometimes seen with their heads tucked down close to the ground. When they are threatened by a predator they will sometimes lie down on the ground and put their heads under their wings. This makes it look like they have buried their heads in the sand but they are actually just trying to stay hidden and protect themselves.
So to answer the question yes ostriches do sometimes stick their heads in the ground but they are not actually trying to bury themselves.
What is the name of the largest living bird?
The ostrich.
What is the name of the smallest living bird?
The hummingbird.
How many times can an ostrich run around a track in a day?
Once.
How many times can a hummingbird flap its wings in a day?
80 times per second.
What is the top recorded speed of an ostrich?
97 kilometers per hour.
What is the top recorded speed of a hummingbird?
160 kilometers per hour.
How long is the ostrich’s neck?
One meter.
How long is the hummingbird’s beak?
.
4 to .
8 inches.
How many eggs can an ostrich lay at once?
10 to 12.
How many eggs can a hummingbird lay at once?
2.
What does an ostrich eat?
Small mammals lizards snakes insects and plants.
What does a hummingbird eat?
Nectar from flowers.
How much does an ostrich weigh?
150 to 350 pounds.
How much does a hummingbird weigh?
.
05 to .
1 ounces.
What is the name of the largest egg in the world?
The ostrich egg.
