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Detailed explanation-1: -With its long neck and brown plumage, the ostrich is the tallest and heaviest bird on the planet. Females can grow up to six feet and weigh more than 200 pounds, while males can reach nine feet tall and roughly 280 pounds.

Detailed explanation-2: -The largest extant species of bird measured by mass is the common ostrich (Struthio camelus), closely followed by the Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes). The Struthioniformes family are from the plains of Africa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Emu is the second largest bird in the world after ostrich. It is a flightless bird. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cassowary, the 3rd largest bird in the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -The emu is the second tallest bird in the world, only being exceeded in height by the ostrich; the largest individuals can reach up to 150 to 190 cm (59 to 75 in) in height.