The Ostrich.

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The ostrich is the largest and heaviest living bird. True to its species name, camelus, ostriches were once known as "ostriches" because of their long necks, protruding eyes and curly eyelashes, as well as their jerky gait. In addition, like camels, ostriches can tolerate high temperatures and not drinking water for long periods.

Due to its weight, this flightless bird will never be able to soar high; instead, he was created to run. Its long, thick, strong legs can cover long distances without much effort, and its feet only have two toes for greater speed .

can sprint for short periods of time up to 43 miles per hour (70 kilometers per hour), and they can maintain a steady speed of 31 miles per hour (50 kilometers per hour). A single step can be 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 meters) long—that's longer than many rooms! When danger threatens, ostriches can escape easily by running away. Ostrich chicks can run at speeds approaching 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour) by the age of one month!

If they can't fly, why do they have wings? For one thing, ostriches spread their wings to help maintain balance while running, especially if they suddenly change direction. However, their main use, along with tail feathers, is for showing off and courting. To show dominance, ostriches hold their heads high and raise their wings and tail feathers; to show obedience, its head, wings, and tail droop down.

Unlike other bird feathers, ostrich feathers are loose, soft, and silky. The feathers are not interlocked like the feathers of other birds, giving the ostrich a "shaggy" appearance. Their feathers can also get soaked by rain, as ostriches do not have the special glands that many birds have to make their feathers waterproof when preening. Adult male ostriches have striking black-and-white plumage; Young ostriches and adult females have grayish brown plumage.

Ostriches live in groups, which helps with self-defense. With their long necks and sharp eyesight, they can see over great distances, so in a group, at least one of them is likely to notice approaching danger. Ostriches sometimes gather in large flocks of 100 or more, but most flocks are smaller, usually around 10 individuals or just a male and female pair. Groups have a pecking order, with a dominant male establishing and defending the territory, a dominant female called the "main hen," and several other females. Lone males may also come and go during the breeding season.

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