01/03/2026
An ostrich’s eyes measure nearly 2 inches in diameter, making them larger than their brain and giving them an exceptionally wide field of vision. This allows ostriches to detect movement from long distances and stay aware of predators across open pasture and ranch land.
Their eyesight, combined with their height and alert nature, makes them one of the most visually aware birds in the animal kingdom — and endlessly fascinating to observe out here on the ranch.