Birds
Ostrich
Struthio camelus
About
The largest living bird, standing up to 2.7 meters tall and weighing up to 156 kg. Native to African savannas and deserts, the ostrich cannot fly but can sprint at 70 km/h — making it the fastest bird on land.
Their Eggs
The largest egg of any living bird: glossy, cream-white, with a thick shell that can support the weight of an adult human standing on it.
Egg Size Comparison
Fun Fact
A single ostrich egg weighs about 1.4 kg (3 lbs) and is equivalent to roughly 24 chicken eggs. The shell is 2mm thick and has been used as water containers by indigenous peoples for millennia.