Go Birding
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The ostrich or common ostrich ( Struthio camelus ) is either one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member(s) of the genus Struthio , which is in the ratite family.
Go Birding
Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
The ostrich or common ostrich ( Struthio camelus ) is either one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member(s) of the genus Struthio , which is in the ratite family.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings5,139 records
Curve from 5,139 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Common Ostrich is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
5,139 records, iNaturalist
Places to stay
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