About the Common Ostrich
The common ostrich, or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus Struthio in the ratite group of birds. The other is the Somali ostrich, which has been recognised as a distinct species by BirdLife International since 2014, having been previously considered a distinctive subspecies of ostrich.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Struthioniformes |
| Family | Ostriches (Struthionidae) |
| Species | Struthio camelus |
| Species Codes | ostric2, COOS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Ostrich belong to?
The Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) belongs to the Ostriches family (Struthionidae), in the order Struthioniformes.
How can I identify the Common Ostrich?
The common ostrich, or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus Struthio in the ratite group of birds. The other is t...
Where can I report a Common Ostrich sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Ostrich on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ostric2, or on iNaturalist.
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