Common Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Struthio camelus
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Common Ostrich Struthio camelus |
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The major ostrich hen and several minor hens lay their eggs in a single nest which the major hen then incubates. The chicks hatch in six weeks and are out of the nest in three to four days. The upper scene was taken in Silale swamp (10-09). The lower photo was taken in Ngorongoro Crater (2-08), courtesy of Fain Zimmerman. The slideshow (click bottom image) includes photos of a major hen incubating, eggs, chicks and a nursery, as well as juveniles and adults. |
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