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ダチョウ (Common Ostrich)

Struthio camelus

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

2.1 m

Weight

100.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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世界最大かつ最重量の現生鳥類であるダチョウ（Struthio camelus）は、体高2.8m・体重156kgに達し、アフリカのサバンナと半乾燥平原に生息する。飛べない代わりに強靭な長い脚で致命的な蹴りを繰り出し、時速70kmという鳥類最速の走行を可能にする。大きな目は陸上脊椎動物の中で最大である。ダチョウの卵は現生鳥類の中で最も大きい。

Fun Facts

✨ Ostrich eggs are the largest of any living bird.
✨ Their eyes are bigger than their brains.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🏜️ Desert

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

ダチョウ is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Struthioniformes (ダチョウ目)

Species

Struthio camelus (ダチョウ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ダチョウ

Chinese 非洲鸵鸟

Spanish Avestruz común

French Autruche d'Afrique

German Strauß

Portuguese avestruz

Russian Африканский страус

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ダチョウ?

The scientific name of ダチョウ is Struthio camelus. It belongs to the genus Struthio.

What is the conservation status of ダチョウ?

ダチョウ (Struthio camelus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does ダチョウ live?

ダチョウ is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan.

What family does ダチョウ belong to?

ダチョウ (Struthio camelus) belongs to the genus Struthio, which is part of the taxonomic family Struthionidae.

What does ダチョウ eat?

ダチョウ is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does ダチョウ live?

ダチョウ has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

Is ダチョウ endangered?

No, ダチョウ (Struthio camelus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does ダチョウ belong to?

ダチョウ (Struthio camelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).