Ostrich
The ostrich is a flightless bird native to Africa, notable for its long legs and rapid running speed.
How big is it?
2.4 m tall
Also 7.874 ft
Height · defined specimen
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About the same scale as Table tennis table.
Table tennis table: A table tennis table is a flat, rectangular surface divided by a net for playing the game of table tennis.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Ostrich
A chosen 2.4 m standing height and 110 kg adult.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Table tennis table
2.74 × 1.525 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — table tennis dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 2.4 m
For comparison, this page uses height. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
A chosen 2.4 m standing height and 110 kg adult.
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Recorded properties
Ostrich dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 m | Not recorded | defined specimen | |
| 110 kg | Not recorded | defined specimen |
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