Don’t jump to conclusions about ostriches September 17, 2024 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Lou saja y doungue naw guenaou bandioli. Proverb's direct translationEverything that has feathers flies, except the ostrich. Proverb's meaningLooks can be deceptive. Equivalent proverb Never judge a book by its cover. From: Wolof General comments Wolof live mostly in Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania.