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Ostrich

Struthio camelus

Description:

The ostrich can run at maximum speeds of about 70 km/h (43 mph) for up to 30 minutes, the fastest land speed of any bird. This female was spotted with a male, who suddenly took off – perhaps because another male appeared on the horizon. When she noticed he was leaving, she rushed after him; apparently not interested in the newcomer.

Habitat:

Seen at Nairobi National Park


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32 Comments (1–25)

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 2 months ago

Amazing! The fourth pic is funny!

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 months ago

Excellent photos. What a drumstick! Congrats.

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 months ago

Thanks, Jappa. It does indeed look like dancing but she was just starting to run after the male!

Jappa
Jappa 11 months ago

looks like he is dancing very nice

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 months ago

Thanks, Matthijs, ceci, Patty, discovery3 and Karen!

KarenL
KarenL 11 months ago

Awesome series Maria!

discovery3
discovery3 11 months ago

Nice shots!

patty
patty 11 months ago

Again: "Great series and beautiful ostrich; congratulations! =)"; my daughter had left her PN on and I used hers by mistake...she probably congratulates you too! =)

ceci1
ceci1 11 months ago

Great series and beautiful ostrich; congratulations! =)

Matthijs
Matthijs 11 months ago

Congratulations Maria!

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 months ago

Thank you, Yasser, for featuring this beautiful bird as the SOTD! It was such a pleasure watching her and her mate (and the "intruder") and the driver of the car was so nice to leave the road to get me a bit closer to her. And thanks to everyone else for your nice comments! What a lovely start to my day!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 months ago

Spectacular series Maria! Congrats on SOTD!

Atul
Atul 11 months ago

congrats for this lovely SOTD!

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 months ago

Congratulations, lovely series :)

Hemma
Hemma 11 months ago

this is a very cute looking ostrich!

OnengDyah
OnengDyah 11 months ago

Nice dancing...and great picture.

SatyenM
SatyenM 11 months ago

Congratulations!

SatyenM
SatyenM 11 months ago

Beautiful series!

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 months ago

Fantastic

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 months ago

Super nice shots congratulations Maria:):)

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 months ago

WOW,,
Congratulations Maria!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 11 months ago

Wonderful series! That first shot is fantastic!

NuwanChathuranga
NuwanChathuranga 11 months ago

Congratulations Maria!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 months ago

Excellent! Well deserved.

Yasser
Yasser 11 months ago

Congratulations Maria! This excellent series has earned you Spotting of the Day!

"The Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Africa."

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Nairobi, Central, Kenya

Lat: -1.28, Long: 36.82

Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Jun 13, 2012

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