List of Southern African Birds - Ostrich

Ostrich

Order: Struthioniformes. Family: Struthionidae

Ostrich is the only living species of its family, Struthionidae, and its genus, Struthio. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at speeds of about 65 km/h (40 mph).

  • Common Ostrich Struthio camelus

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