From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.

Ostriches can keep up a consistent pace running 30 to 37 mph (the cyclists in the video, were riding around 31 mph) for short periods. They can also run up to 43 mph in short bursts.

Ostriches are the fastest-running bird in the world, able to travel continuously at speeds of 30 to 37 miles per hour and can sprint up to 43 miles per hour, ...

According to Bird Spot, the fastest bird on land is an ostrich, known for running 43 miles an hour. To escape from land predators like lions, hyenas and cheetahs, ostriches run on foot.

They are the fastest-running birds in the world, with a maximum speed of 43 mph (70 km/h) according to Smithsonian's National Zoo. In the wild, ostriches have many natural predators — including ...

Ostriches are the fastest-running birds in the world, per the Smithsonian National Zoo. Tadori used that speed to his advantage, leading local authorities on a wild ostrich chase through Seongnam ...

About 20 escaped ostriches run loose through Canadian town By Ben Hooper Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Police in Alberta flocked to a town to round up about 20 ostriches that escaped from their owner's property.

Ostrich facts Ostriches are the world’s largest birds, typically standing between 7 to 9 feet tall (about 2.1 to 2.7 metres). They are native to Africa, where they roam the savannas and open plains.