Any way you look at it, the ostrich is a strange and remarkable bird. It is the largest of living birds—but it cannot fly. Its small wings are used for balance when it is running at high speeds.
The head and neck of the ostrich are nearly bare of feathers. Its legs are long, with only two toes each. The plumage of the male (cock) is dark brown or black, with whitetail and wing plumes. The female (a hen) is much duller-colored and smaller.
As you might imagine, a bird-like this does not have a “Singing” voice— but it does have a voice! Most of the year, ostriches make only a loud hissing noise. But during the mating season, the males make a loud, deep booming roar that can be heard from quite a distance away.
Three or four hens lay their eggs in one shallow hole scooped in the sand. The hens take turns sitting on the eggs to keep them warm. The male takes his turn at night. These are the largest eggs laid by any bird. The ostrich is a greedy eater. Its food is mainly plants, berries, and seeds. But in order to help it digest its food, an ostrich will sometimes swallow large stones, bits of iron, and other objects!
Ostriches are raised commercially for their beautiful plumes. The cropping of the plumes does not harm the birds. The first cropping may be done before the bird is a year old. Each time it is done, the plumes will grow again.
What Is The Sound Of Ostrich Called?
roars and hisses
How do ostriches cry?
Answer- The cry of an ostrich is described by Mr. Robinson as similar to the roar of a lion.
What is food of ostrich?
Answer- Ostriches are omnivores, which means they eat both vegetation and meat.
Which bird can run faster than horses and roar like a lion?
Answer- Ostriches can run faster than horses, and male ostriches can roar louder than lions.