Ostrich information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Ostrich, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Ostrich
Ostriches are large flightless birds. Two living species are recognised: the common ostrich, native to large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Somali ostrich, native to the Horn of Africa.
Ostrich facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Struthio camelus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Savanna & desert
- A group is called
- Herd
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Aves
- Order Struthioniformes
- Family Struthionidae
- Genus Struthio
- Species Struthio camelus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Ostrich?
Struthio camelus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Aves, Order Struthioniformes, Family Struthionidae.
Is the Ostrich endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Struthio camelus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does an Ostrich live?
40 to 50 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does an Ostrich eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is savanna & desert.
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