The Ostrich is the largest living bird, native to the savannas and deserts of Africa. It is flightless but highly adapted for running, with long legs capable of reaching speeds up to 70 km/h. Ostriches are known for their distinctive long necks, powerful legs, and large eggs the biggest of any living bird.

Appearance

• Tall, flightless bird with long neck and legs
• Small head with large eyes for keen vision
• Plumage varies, with males often darker and females lighter brown
• In-game size: 3 blocks long and 3 blocks tall

Behavior

• Neutral: Will not attack unless provoked
• Moves quickly across terrain, often in small groups
• May lay eggs, reflecting their real-world nesting behavior
• Can deliver powerful kicks when threatened

Obtaining

Ostrich spawns naturally in savanna biomes.

Diet

• Herbivore: feeds on seeds, plants, and occasional insects
• Grazes across open savanna terrain

Drops

The Ostrich may occasionally lay:

• Ostrich Egg

Sounds

Aggressive Sounds

Attack Sounds

Death Sounds

Idle Sounds

Injured Sounds

Gallery

Development Images

Ostrich Showcase [1]

Baby Ostrich Showcase [2]

Mr. DNA's Fun Trivia

• Ostriches are one of the few modern animals included in Jurassic Saga, serving as a source of Ostrich Eggs needed for hatching large dinosaurs.
• Ostrich Eggs are the largest eggs used in the mod, required for creatures like Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Parasaurolophus, and other massive dinosaurs.
• Despite popular myth, ostriches don't actually bury their heads in sand when frightened this misconception comes from their habit of lying flat to avoid detection.

Variants

Male

Female

Baby