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avestruz

Struthio camelus

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

2.1 m

Weight

100.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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A maior e mais pesada ave viva do mundo, o avestruz-comum (Struthio camelus) pode medir até 2,8 metros de altura e pesar 156 kg, habitando savanas e planícies semiáridas da África. Sem capacidade de voo, compensa com patas longas e poderosas capazes de desferir chutes letais e sustentar velocidades de corrida de 70 km/h — a mais rápida de qualquer ave. Seus grandes olhos são os maiores de qualquer vertebrado terrestre. Os avestruzes botam os maiores ovos de qualquer ave viva.

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

avestruz 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 (Struthioniformes)

Species

Struthio camelus (avestruz)

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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avestruz-somali

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of avestruz?

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

What is the conservation status of avestruz?

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

Where does avestruz live?

avestruz 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 avestruz belong to?

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

What does avestruz eat?

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

How long does avestruz live?

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

Is avestruz endangered?

No, avestruz (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 avestruz belong to?

avestruz (Struthio camelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).