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During the spring, males attract females by performing a courtship dance. Squatting on his heels and holding his wings spread, he swings his neck alternately from right to left.

Habitat

African savannah and semi-desert steppe

Feed

Succulents, grasses, seeds, flowers, insects

Classification

Class

Birds

Family

Struthionidae

Scientific Name

Struthio camelus

Legal Status

UICN: LC - Least Concern (2018)
EAZA: EEP (subspecies Struthio camelus camelus)

Ostrich

Some Figures

Size

Male 2,10 to 2,75m / female 1,75 to 1,90m

Weight

Male 100 to 150 kg / female 90 to 110 kg

Life Expectancy

30 to 40 years

Incubation

39 to 42 days
5 to 11 eggs

Speed

70 kph

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