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Largest egg laid by a living bird

The current largest egg laid by a living bird record is 5.71 lb, held by Ostrich (Struthio camelus), set on May 17, 2008. Last checked October 14, 2026.

5.71

lb

Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Borlänge, Sweden, 2008

Holder
Ostrich (Struthio camelus)
Record
5.71 lb
Metric
2.6 kg
Exact figure
2.589 kg (5 lb 11 oz)
Location
Borlänge, Sweden
Date set
May 17, 2008
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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