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Which bird has the largest eyes of any living land animal?

Quick Answer

The ostrich has the largest eyes of any living land animal, each measuring about 5 centimeters across.

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The ostrich has the largest eyes of any living land animal. Each eye can measure about 5 centimeters in diameter, which is larger than its brain in volume. Large eyes help ostriches detect predators across open landscapes. This feature is a major reason they have such excellent long-distance vision.

Key Facts

1.Eyes about 5 cm across
2.Species: ostrich (Struthio camelus)
3.Eyes are larger than its brain

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