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非洲鸵鸟 (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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鸵鸟（Struthio camelus）是世界上体型最大、体重最重的现生鸟类，体高可达2.8米，体重156千克，栖息于非洲的稀树草原和半干旱平原。虽不能飞行，却以强劲的长腿弥补了这一劣势，可踢出致命的一击，奔跑速度高达时速70千米，是所有鸟类中跑得最快的。其巨大的眼睛是所有陆地脊椎动物中最大的。鸵鸟蛋是现生鸟类中最大的。

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.

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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

非洲鸵鸟 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 (鸵鸟目)

Species

Struthio camelus (非洲鸵鸟)

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 非洲鸵鸟?

The scientific name of 非洲鸵鸟 is Struthio camelus. It belongs to the genus Struthio.

What is the conservation status of 非洲鸵鸟?

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

Where does 非洲鸵鸟 live?

非洲鸵鸟 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 非洲鸵鸟 belong to?

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

What does 非洲鸵鸟 eat?

非洲鸵鸟 is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 非洲鸵鸟 live?

非洲鸵鸟 has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

Is 非洲鸵鸟 endangered?

No, 非洲鸵鸟 (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 非洲鸵鸟 belong to?

非洲鸵鸟 (Struthio camelus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).