Common ostrich
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The common ostrich, or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of o
The head feathering consists of a thin layer of down.
Long eyelashes protect the eyes.
Feet are frequently missing the nail on the outer toe.
Cassowary
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Cassowaries are flightless birds of the genus Casuarius, in the order Casuariiformes. They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to
Close-up of the head of a southern cassowary
Feet of a southern cassowary: Cassowaries use their feet as weapons.
Juvenile southern cassowary