Ostrich does not hide its head in the sand

It is a myth. An ostrich does not bury its head in the sand. This myth had been created by the early travelers in Africa. They were responsible for the statement that the ostrich buries its head because it thinks it cannot be seen if it cannot see others. As a matter of fact these great birds are very cautious, careful and watchful and they run away at top speed when they think they are in danger. It is reported, indeed, that if it is accompanied by its chicks, an ostrich sometimes throws itself to the ground in such a way as to give the impression that it is hurt. It does so in order to divert the attention of the hunter from its chicks. Still, even under such circumstances, it does not bury its head in the sand.