Masai ostriches have pink necks and legs, and males are black and white. They live in groups on open plains. An ostrich cannot fly but can run at about 70 km/h.
Flightless birds
Common Ostrich (Masai Ostrich)
Struthio camelus massaicus
The largest and fastest-running bird on Earth.
Size
Up to 2.7 m and 150 kg
Lifespan
30-40 years
Diet
Seeds, plants, insects.
Habitat
Open plains and semi-desert.
About the common ostrich (masai ostrich)
Did you know?
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An ostrich egg is the biggest of any living bird.
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Their eyes are larger than their brain.
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They can kick hard enough to injure a lion.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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