Question

Which is the largest living bird?

• A. Ostrich
• B. Brown kiwi
• C. Emperor Penguin
• D. Greater Rhea

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Ostrich

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Birds are classified as aves.
2. The largest bird is the Struthio, also referred to as the ostrich.
3. They are the largest of all the birds in terms of weight, with males reaching 220 to 287 pounds and standing 6.9 to 9 feet tall.
4. They are the biggest birds in their class due to their long necks and legs.

Explanation for incorrect option:

Option B:

Kiwi is a large bird, towering 0.5 to 0.6 meters tall and weighing 1.4 to 3.2 kilos for females.

Option C:

Emperor Penguin weighs somewhere between 40 kg and 120 cm, which is around the height of a six-year-old child.

Option D:

The Greater Rhea adults are typically 127 to 140 cm long from beak to tail and weigh 20–27 kg on average;

Final answer: Ostrich is the largest living bird.