Common ostrich

The common ostrich is a big, flightless bird that lives in parts of Africa. It holds the title of the world's largest living bird species. Unlike most birds, it can't fly, but its powerful legs make it a strong runner.

• Belongs to a small bird group called ratites, along with just one other ostrich species.
• Shares its genus with only one other living relative, the Somali ostrich.
• Was once considered to have subspecies until the Somali ostrich was recognized as separate.