Ostrich

The ostrich or common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a species of large flightless bird, native to certain large areas in Africa. It is one of the 2 living species of ostriches, as well as the Struthionidae family, the other being the Somali ostrich. It is the largest living bird and laid the largest eggs off any living bird. Their diet mainly consists of insects, plant matter, and small reptiles. Both the common and Somali ostrich were originally considered the same species, however, they have been distinct species since 2014.