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Common ostrich

Struthio camelus

Common ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Photo : H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerRare
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
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The largest bird in the world, able to run at 70 km/h.

Tracker tip

🎯 In Kenya, the Somali ostrich of Tsavo has a bluish neck and legs.

Where to see it

Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon

FAQ

Where can I see a common ostrich on safari?

The common ostrich lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).

How do I recognise a common ostrich?

The largest bird in the world, able to run at 70 km/h. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Struthio camelus) offline.

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