Question

The largest bird is
A) Kiwi
B) Emu
C) Penguin
D) Ostrich

Answer 1

Hint: The largest birds can not fly and they have long legs and typically a long neck. They can grow up to a height of 2.74 m tall. It is the only bird that has two toes on each foot and it is also once known as the camel Bird.

Complete step by step answer:
- The largest bird is Ostrich which is found to be the heaviest living bird. It has a long neck. They can also tolerate high temperatures and can live without water for a long period of time.

- Ostrich are the inhabitants of dry, hot savannas and woodlands of Africa.
- They are flightless birds but they have thick, long, and powerful legs with the help of it, they cover very long distances without giving much effort. Their feet have only two towns which help them to maintain great speed.
- The ostrich lives in a group for the defense. They have a very strong vision as they are able to see great distances.
- They are omnivorous animals and can eat anything whatever is available in their surroundings.
So, the correct answer is, "Ostrich".

Additional information: Ostrich usually don't fly but they have wings because wings help them to balance when they run especially for changing the direction.
Ostrich also raises their body temperature in summer days to reduce the loss of water from their body.
Kiwi - Kiwi is a flightless bird found in New Zealand. it has now become endangered. Kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand. These birds are omnivorous. They mostly feed on insects, spiders but can also eat fruit and berries.
After the ostrich, the second largest bird found is Emu. It is found in Australia. It is also a flightless bird.
Penguin- they are flightless seabirds. They live in cold places i.e below the equator. These are carnivorous.

Note:
- Ostrich feathers are smooth. The feathers don't get stuck together as other bird feathers do. This gives ostrich a very hairy look.
- Ostrich is mainly killed for its feathers. Their feathers are used for decorative purposes. Their skin is used for making leather products.
- Only two species of an ostrich are now living: (1) genus Struthio of the order ratites (2) Somali Ostrich.