an african ostrich stands on the sand staring ahead.

africa african animal bird black eye eyes feather life natural nature ostrich sand stand stare staring wild wildlife zoo stands belonging family ostrichidae order ostrichiformes head mouth flat neck slender composed keratin sheaths wings degenerated flight feathers fluffy drooping tail vertebrae legs sturdy bare feathered feet keratinized flesh pads toes elastic insulate colors birds grayish brown pink