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Omnivore
Ostriches eat plants, seeds and insects.
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Ostrich Facts for Kids: O Is for Ostrich
The ostrich is the biggest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. It can run up to about 40 miles per hour on its long legs. Here are easy ostrich facts for kids: what ostriches eat, how big they grow, what a baby ostrich is called and where ostriches live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter O.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Ostriches
Two more true facts about the ostrich that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Ostrich”
Ostrich starts with the letter O. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
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One more fact
Its eye is bigger than its brain.
Act it outMove like an ostrich for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter O in “Ostrich”.
Ask a questionWhat would an ostrich eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Ostrich Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the ostrich, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An ostrich is up to 2.7 m (9 ft) tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Ostriches live for about 30 to 40 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby ostrich is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Flock
A group of ostriches is called a flock.
Group nameHabitat
Savanna
Ostriches are found in Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
The ostrich is the biggest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. It can run up to about 40 miles per hour on its long legs.
Ostrich is a birdLetter
O is for ostrich
Ostrich has 7 letters and starts with O.
Say: Ostrich
Quick quiz
Ostrich Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Ostrich Coloring Page: Letter O Worksheet
Done reading about the ostrich? Print the free letter O sheet, say “O is for ostrich” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Ostrich Questions Kids Ask
Ostriches eat plants, seeds and insects. That makes the ostrich an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
An ostrich is up to 2.7 m (9 ft) tall.
Ostriches live for about 30 to 40 years.
A baby ostrich is called a chick.
A group of ostriches is called a flock.
Ostriches live in Africa. Their favorite habitat is: savanna.
Yes. The ostrich is a bird. The ostrich is the biggest bird in the world, but it cannot fly. It can run up to about 40 miles per hour on its long legs.
Ostrich starts with the letter O. Say it slowly and listen for the O sound at the start.
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