South African ostrich
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Subspecies: | S. c. australis
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Struthio camelus australis |
The South African ostrich also known as the black necked ostrich or southern ostrich (Struthio camelus australis) is a subspecies of the ostrich endemic to Southern Africa including South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana.[1] It is widely farmed for its meat, eggs and feathers.
References
- ^ Jarvis, M. J. F.; Jarvis, C.; Keffen, R. H. (1985-10-01). "Breeding seasons and laying patterns of the southern African Ostrich Struthio camelus". Ibis. 127 (4): 442–449. doi:10.1111/j.1474-919X.1985.tb04840.x. ISSN 1474-919X.