Largest Living Birds In The World - Biggest Birds In The World (GreenForestFilm)

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Birds (Aves) Biggest Birds in the world
Birds are one of the very beautiful creatures . Spotting a large bird on sky could make you ‘vov.’

They are endothermic vertebrates, characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, a high metabolic rate, a four chambered heart, and a lightweight but powerful skeleton. They reproduce by laying of shelled eggs (eggs fertilize female). The fossil report indicates that birds are the lastest surviving class of dinosaurs. So, they are also termed avian dinosaurs.

Birds one of six basic animals category, with the others being amphibians, fish, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles.

Top 3 largest living birds in the world

3- Emu

Emu is the largest flightless bird of Australia. Standing at up to 1.8 metres tall, the flightless Emu is one of the world’s largest birds.weighs up to 45-60 kg. They live in the savannas, woodlands and other forest ranges of Australia. It is Australia’s biggest bird and the only member of the class

Emu : maximum speed of 50 km/hr

2- Southern Cassowary

Native to tropical rain forest of Indonesia and Australia, the Southern Cassowary is the second largest bird in the world. .The height is normally 1.4 to 1.8 m .Most adult birds will weigh between 18 and 71 kg.

The Cassowary's large size, its large greyish helmet and the red wattle hanging from the neck, make it easy to identify. The three-toed feet are thick and powerful The feathers stiff, bristly black plumage. The bare skin of the head and fore-neck is blue, while the rear of the neck is red.

Southern Cassowary : maximum speed 30 miles per hour

1- Ostrich

Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. The ostrich is the tallest and the heaviest of all birds An adult ostrich weighs up to 170 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. The ostrich is world's fastest bird on the ground being able to run at speeds of up to 70 km for short periods of time. The ostrich uses its mini wings for balance, holding them outstretched when it runs. powerful legs can also be used for self-defense.