struisvogel

noun
  1. A large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck and legs, and its ability to run at high speeds; commonly known as an ostrich. noun
    The struisvogel is the largest living bird in the world.
    Farmers in some regions raise struisvogels for their feathers and meat.
  2. A metaphorical term used to describe someone who refuses to face reality or ignores obvious problems, similar to the expression 'burying one's head in the sand.' noun
    By ignoring the financial reports, he was acting like a struisvogel.
    She took a struisvogel approach to the mounting issues in her department.