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Common Ostrich

Struthio camelus

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

2.1 m

Weight

100.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

세계에서 가장 크고 무거운 현생 조류인 타조(Struthio camelus)는 키 2.8m, 무게 156kg에 달하며 아프리카의 사바나와 반건조 평원에 서식한다. 날지 못하지만 강력한 긴 다리로 치명적인 발차기를 할 수 있고 시속 70km의 달리기 속도로 이를 보완한다. 거대한 눈은 어떤 육상 척추동물보다도 크다. 타조알은 현생 조류 중 가장 크다.

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

Common Ostrich 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 (타조목)

Species

Struthio camelus (Common Ostrich)

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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Somali Ostrich

Struthio molybdophanes

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Ostrich?

The scientific name of Common Ostrich is Struthio camelus. It belongs to the genus Struthio.

What is the conservation status of Common Ostrich?

Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Common Ostrich live?

Common Ostrich 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 Common Ostrich belong to?

Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) belongs to the genus Struthio, which is part of the taxonomic family Struthionidae.

What does Common Ostrich eat?

Common Ostrich is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Common Ostrich live?

Common Ostrich has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

Is Common Ostrich endangered?

No, Common Ostrich (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 Common Ostrich belong to?

Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).