Struthio

Also known as 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.

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Struthio is a genus of birds within the family Struthionidae and order Struthioniformes. It belongs to the class Aves, phylum Chordata, and kingdom Animalia. The genus was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and includes the Common Ostrich. Its taxonomic status is accepted.

The lineage dates back to about 23 million years ago. Records of the genus are held by institutions including NHMUK, CM, UCMP, GNM, and MCZ. Specimens have been documented in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Malawi, South Africa, and India. The genus is referenced by 1,020 other encyclopedia articles.

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Struthio

GENUS

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderStruthioniformes
FamilyStruthionidae

Observations recorded147,677

Struthio camelus - Тулузский музеум Африка́нские стра́усы (лат. Struthio) — род птиц из семейства страусовых (Struthionidae) отряда страусообразных.

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Museum specimens

Specimen records: 33
With media: 5
Family: Struthionidae
Collections: NHMUK, CM, UCMP, GNM, MCZ, ANSP
Recorded in: United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Malawi, South Africa, India, Mongolia

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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.

They are the heaviest and largest living birds, with adult common ostriches weighing anywhere between , and laying the largest eggs of any living land animal. With the ability to run at , they are the fastest birds on land. They are farmed worldwide, with significant industries in the Philippines and in Namibia. South Africa produces about 70% of global ostrich products, with the industry largely centered around the town of Oudtshoorn. Ostrich leather is a lucrative commodity, and the large feathers are used as plumes for the decoration of ceremonial headgear. Ostrich eggs and meat have been used by humans for millennia. Ostrich oil is another product that is made using ostrich fat.

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