What is the largest bird in the world?

Here's some information about the largest bird in the world:

The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) holds the title of the largest and heaviest living bird species. They are native to Africa and are flightless. Adult male ostriches can stand up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and weigh as much as 320 pounds (145 kilograms).

Key features:

  • Size%20and%20Weight: Ostriches are renowned for their impressive size, contributing to their status as the largest birds.

  • Flightlessness: They cannot fly, but their strong legs allow them to run at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour).

  • Habitat: Ostriches are found in the savannas and deserts of Africa.

  • Diet: They are omnivores, feeding on plants, roots, seeds, and insects.

  • Eggs: Ostriches lay the largest eggs of any living bird species.