The ostrich is a large flightless bird that is native to Africa. It is the largest extant bird species and is the only living member of the genus Struthio. The ostrich is distinguished from other birds by its long neck and legs and its lack of wings. It is the fastest land animal and can run up to 70 km/h.
The ostrich produces a range of vocalizations including various grunts guttural sounds and loud hisses. When threatened it may emit a loud booming call. The male ostrich produces a deep guttural mating call which can be heard up to 3 km away.
The ostrich is a highly social bird and forms flocks of up to 50 individuals. These flocks typically contain a mix of sexes and ages and the birds interact through a variety of vocalizations and body language. The ostrich is a prey species and has a number of predators including lions leopards and cheetahs.
The ostrich has a long history of association with humans and has been hunted for its meat and feathers. The bird is also kept as livestock in some areas of Africa.
What noise does an ostrich make?
Ostriches make a booming noise that can be heard up to 3 miles away.
How does an ostrich make this noise?
By expelling air through their long necks
Does an ostrich have a voice box?
Yes ostriches have a voice box but they don’t use it to make noise
What is the primary use of an ostrich’s noise?
To communicate
How many different sounds can an ostrich make?
Ostriches can make 8 different sounds
What are the different sounds that ostriches can make?
Booming hissing clicking cooing grunting cackling and yelping
What is the most common sound that ostriches make?
Hissing
What does an ostrich’s hissing sound like?
Like saying “shhh”
What is the second most common sound that ostriches make?
Booming
What does an ostrich’s booming sound like?
Like a loud drum
What is the third most common sound that ostriches make?
Clicking
What does an ostrich’s clicking sound like?
Like two rocks being hit together
What is the fourth most common sound that ostriches make?
Cooing
What does an ostrich’s cooing sound like?
Like a pigeon cooing
What is the fifth most common sound that ostriches make?
Grunting
Question 16: What does an ostrich’s grunting sound like?
Answer to Question 16: Like a pig grunting
