Ostrich from the Louisville Zoo, with lovely blue eyes (This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)

Ostrich

Ostrich from the Louisville Zoo, with lovely blue eyes (This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)
Photograph by Brian Gronberg, Your Shot

Flightless Bird Photos

See pictures of flightless birds (including emus, kiwis, and more) in this birds photo gallery from National Geographic.

Published April 5, 2010

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