A South African ostrich farm seen in the early part of the twentieth century when they were bred mainly for their plume feathers which were at that time highly valued. From photo credited to Will F Taylor in a 1930s educational book. No information can be found about Mr Taylor.
A South African ostrich farm seen in the early part of the twentieth century when they were bred mainly for their plume feathers which were at that time highly valued. From photo credited to Will F Taylor in a 1930s educational book. No information can be found about Mr Taylor.
flightless bird; Africa, Struthio; Struthioniformes; long neck; nomadic groups ; feathers,
Description
he Ostrich is one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member(s) of the genus Struthio. Some analyses indicate that the Somali Ostrich may be better considered a full species apart from the Common Ostrich, but most taxonomists consider it to be a subspecies. Ostriches share the order Struthioniformes with the kiwis, emus, and other ratites. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph)[3], the top land speed of any bird.[4][5] The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest egg of any living bird (extinct elephant birds of Madagascar and the giant moa of New Zealand did lay larger eggs). The diet of Ostriches mainly consists of plant matter, though it also eats invertebrates. It lives in nomadic groups which contain between five and fifty birds. When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or will run away. If cornered, it can attack with a kick from its powerful legs. Mating patterns differ by geographical region, but territorial males fight for a harem of two to seven females. These fights usually last just minutes, but they can easily cause death through slamming their heads into opponents. The Ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its feathers, which are decorative and are also used as feather dusters. Its skin is used for leather products[6] and its meat marketed commer
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthioniformes; animal; bird; portrait of a bird; portrait of an ostrich; largest land bird; head shot of an ostrich; funny picture of an ostrich; zoo animal; animal in captivity
Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthionidae; male;
Description
The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.
Olare Orok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthionidae; female;
Description
The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.
Olare Grok Conservancy; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Struthionidae; female; male;
Description
The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio Camelus; Struthioniformes; Animal; Bird; Portrait; Portrait Of An Ostrich; Head Shot; Zoo; Animal In Captivity; manor house wildlife park;
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio Camelus; Struthioniformes; Animal; Bird; Portrait; Portrait Of An Ostrich; Head Shot; Zoo; Animal In Captivity; manor house wildlife park;
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio Camelus; Struthioniformes; Animal; Bird; Portrait; Portrait Of An Ostrich; Head Shot; Zoo; Animal In Captivity; manor house wildlife park;
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio Camelus; Struthioniformes; Animal; Bird; Portrait; Portrait Of An Ostrich; Head Shot; Zoo; Animal In Captivity; manor house wildlife park;
Ostrich; Common Ostrich; Struthio Camelus; Struthioniformes; Animal; Bird; Portrait; Portrait Of An Ostrich; Head Shot; Zoo; Animal In Captivity; manor house wildlife park;
Emu, Australian native animal, bird, flightless bird, Australian flightless bird, Australian native bird, emu close up, large flightless bird, dromaius novaehollandiae, emu face, emu head, face, head, Australia, Australian
Church wall painting; wall paintings; Mural; murals; religious murals; Victorian church murals; Church interior; religious illustration; Christian illustration; Christian theme; Biblical depiction; Biblical scenes; Biblical illustrations; Bible scenes;
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Mural in Welsh Victorian church at Llanegwad, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, UK
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Wattled Lapwing: African Wattled plover; Senegal Wattled Plover; Vanellus senegallus; large lapwing; Charadriidae;
Description
The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Wattled Lapwing: African Wattled plover; Senegal Wattled Plover; Vanellus senegallus; large lapwing; Charadriidae;
Description
The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.