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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

The world's largest and heaviest living bird, common ostriches stand up to 2.8 meters tall and weigh 156 kg, inhabiting savannas and semi-arid plains of Africa. Flightless, they compensate with powerful long legs capable of delivering lethal kicks and sustaining running speeds of 70 km/h — the fastest of any bird. Their large eyes are the biggest of any land vertebrate. Ostriches lay the largest eggs of any living bird.

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Struthioniformes (Struthioniformes)

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 (สัตว์).