There are two types of ostriches the African ostrich and the Asian ostrich. The African ostrich is the largest bird in the world and can weigh up to 400 pounds. The Asian ostrich is the smallest of the two and only weighs around 100 pounds.
How many toes does an ostrich have?
Three
What is the primary use of an ostrich’s large egg?
Incubation
What does the ostrich eat primarily?
Plants
What is the maximum speed an ostrich can run?
70 km/h
What is the maximum height an ostrich can reach?
2.
1 m
What is the average weight of an ostrich?
156 lbs
What is the lifespan of an ostrich in the wild?
Up to 30 years
What is the flightless ostrich classified as?
Ratite
How many muscles does an ostrich have in its wings?
Two
What is the primary color of an ostrich’s feathers?
Black and white
What is the neck and legs’ color of an ostrich?
Blue
How many subspecies of ostrich are there?
Two
What is the primary habitat of an ostrich?
Savannah
What is the mating call of a male ostrich called?
booming
How long does it take for an ostrich to hatch?
42 days
