This is my post for #featheredfriday started by @ melinda010100
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Ostriches are very unique birds and impressive due to their enormous size, they belong to the ratite bird family. They are not able to fly even though they have wings, however they run and walk very well and quite fast. It can run just over 64 kilometers per hour for a short distance, and can maintain a speed of over 48 kilometers per hour for longer distances. The ostrich uses its short wings for balance, keeping them extended when it runs. Strong legs can also be used for self defense.
It is the largest bird in the world for a reason, an adult male can measure 2.75 meters tall (almost half its height is neck) and weighs more than 150 kg; The female is somewhat smaller. Its natural habitat is dry and desert places. In Venezuela today it has become popular and prized for consumption and there are many hatcheries and they are commercialized. Birds that live in captivity often consume diets full of components such as alfalfa, hay, commercial pellets, grains, and fresh vegetables.
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I always considered them strange and very unlike other birds :)
Hello @ratel, if so, they are unique, thanks for stopping by and commenting
They are such prehistoric looking creatures! And you are right, they certainly are unique! Thanks for posting these guys to #featheredfriends It's a good reminder of how diverse the world of birds is! !tip
Hi Meli, how are you! If so, they are amazing and impress with that huge neck. thanks for the tip
I'm fine and hope everything is good there, too! Sorry I don't get around more often. I get so busy here that I sometimes neglect my friends. I think I try to do too much.
Ok all good friend thank god happy sunday
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