Struthioniformes

Ostrich (Struthionidae)

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• Huge, flightless, two-toed terrestrial birds with long, powerful neck and legs.
• Afrotropical Region.
• Savannas, semi-arid and arid open areas.
• 1 genus, 1 species, 4 taxa.
• No species threatened; 1 subspecies extinct since 1600.