How is an Ostrich egg the largest egg?

While some large plants grow from very small seeds, that must not be the case with birds - at least it's not so with the ostrich. The male ostrich can become 9 feet tall and weigh over 340 pounds. That's massive. read more

An ostrich egg measures approximately 6 inches in length and 15-18 inches in circumference. On an average, its weight is close to 3.1 lbs (1.4 kilograms). The color ranges from pearl white to cream. With a thickness of 0.06 inches, the ostrich egg is quite strong as well. read more

Think how much easier an Easter egg hunt would be if you were using the biggest eggs in the world: Ostrich eggs! It’s not surprising that ostriches lay the largest eggs; they are the tallest and heaviest birds on the planet. read more

Technically the largest laid egg is an ostrich egg, three and a half to five pounds (equal to about 24 chicken eggs in volume) but the smallest relative to the size of the bird producing it (equal in volume to about 24 chicken eggs). read more