🪶 Largest Bird: The Ostrich
3rd Grade 🏆 World Records
The ostrich is the biggest bird — up to about 9 feet tall and more than 250 pounds. It can’t fly, but it can run about 43 mph.
Giant eggs
An ostrich egg weighs about 3 pounds — as much as two dozen chicken eggs.
Strong legs
Ostriches live in Africa and have powerful legs with two toes. One kick can scare off a lion.
Quick quiz
Which is the biggest bird?
Can ostriches fly?
Where do ostriches live in the wild?