Common Ostrich

The Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a species of flightless bird native to Africa and is the largest living bird species. It is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members in the ratite order of birds. 
The common ostrich belongs to the order Struthioniformes. Struthioniformes previously contained all the ratites, including Kiwis Emus and Rheas. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs, and can run for a long time at a speed of 55 km/h (34 mph). The common ostrich is the largest species of bird and lays the largest eggs of any living bird.
The common ostrich's diet is plant matter, it also eats invertebrates and small reptiles. When threatened, the ostrich will hide itself by lying flat against the ground or run away. If cornered, it can attack with a kick of its powerful legs.
Description
The feathers of adult males are mostly black, with white primaries and a white tail. However, the tail of one subspecies is buff. Females and young males are grayish-brown and white. The head and neck of both male and female ostriches is nearly bare, with a thin layer of down. The skin of the female's neck and thighs is pinkish gray
Habitat
Common ostriches formerly live in Africa north and south of the Sahara, East Africa, Africa south of the rainforest, and much of Asia. Today common ostriches prefer open land and are native to the Savannas of Africa. 
Behaviour
Common ostriches normally spend the winter months in pairs or alone. Only 16 percent of common ostrich sightings were of more than two birds.
Feeding
They feed on Seeds, Shrubs, Grass, Fruit, and Flowers. They also eat Insects like Locusts, and small reptiles like Lizards.
Predators
As a flightless species, the common ostrich may face predators. Animals they prey on ostriches include Cheetahs, Lions, Leopards, African Wild Dogs, Spotted Hyenas, and Nile Crocodiles. A notable exception is the Cheetah, which chase common ostriches due to its own great running speeds.
Predators of nests and young common ostriches include Jackals, Various Birds Of Prey, Warthogs, Mongoose, and Vultures. Vultures have been known to hurl stones at ostrich eggs to crack them open so they can eat their contents. If the nest or young are threatened, both of the parents may create a distraction.