San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Ostrich
What are ostrich wings for? Why do ostriches eat sand, pebbles, and small stones? This thorough site provides answers to these questions as well as a number of interesting facts. In addition, you will find a video clip and photos of the...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Ostriches
This site gives an in-depth description of an ostrich, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Ostrich
Topics delved into in this effective site are geographic range, habitat, physical description reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance and conservation status.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Ostrich
A reference source on the ostrich that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Ostrich (Struthio Camelus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the ostrich. Discusses physical characteristics, where they are found, the uniqueness of their eggs, the different species, diet, predators, and reproduction.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Ostrich
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the ostrich include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ostriches for Kids: Learn About This Giant Bird
Find all about the ostrich on this site. Learn how these strange birds can't fly, but they are big and fast.
Other
Kidcyber: Ostrich
This interesting site provides an abundance of factual information on ostriches. Topics include physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Ostrich
Fun and interesting illustrated information about the ostrich including appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Ostrich
Although concise, this site has a number of interesting features like quick facts, a video of an ostrich walking and eating, and information on ostrich physical characteristics, diet, habitat, predators, social structure, birth &...
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Ostrich
The Ostrich is characterized by its long neck and legs, and its ability to run at speeds reaching 45 mph. Use this resource to discover other interesting facts about this large bird.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Ostrich
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, and conservation status of the ostrich.