Ostriches are the worlds' largest and heaviest living birds, so they can not fly. But they are fast runners.       

The common ostrich (Struthio camelus or simply ostrich, is a species of large flightless bird native to certain large areas of Africa. It is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus Struthio in the ratite order of birds. The other is the Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes), which was recognized as a distinct species by BirdLife International in 2014 having been previously considered a very distinctive subspecies of ostrich. The ostrich is the largest member of the Struthionidae family -- indeed, it's the largest living bird in any avian family in the world. Birds, such as the ostrich, that lack a keel on their sternum (and thus, lack an attachment point for their powerful flight muscles), are collectively known as ratites.

  

The common ostrich shares the order Struthioniformes with the kiwis, emus, rheas, and cassowaries. However, phylogenetic studies have shown that it is the sister group to all other members of Palaeognathae and thus the flighted tinamous are the sister group to the extinct moa.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

The common ostrich's diet consists mainly of plant matter, though it also eats invertebrates. It lives in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds. When threatened, the ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or run away. If cornered, it can attack with a kick of its powerful legs. Mating patterns differ by geographical region, but territorial males fight for a harem of two to seven females.

The common ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its feathers, which are decorative and are also used as feather dusters. Its skin is used for leather products and its meat is marketed commercially, with its leanness a common marketing point.

In Uganda you can find this gentle birds at the piane upe game reserve in the Karamoja region. For inquiries check our website https://www.ssemambotours.com for different bird species