Common Ostrichダチョウ

Struthio camelusLC— Least Concern

The common ostrich is the largest living bird, native to the savannas and Sahel regions of Africa, where males can stand up to 2.75 meters tall. Flightless but built for speed, it can run at more than 70 km/h, making it the fastest bipedal animal on Earth. A herbivore that also produces the largest eggs of any living bird, it is farmed worldwide for meat, leather, and feathers.

Common Ostrich (reference photo)
Photo: Lip Kee from Singapore, Republic of Singapore / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Struthioniformes / Struthionidae Source
Size
Height: males 2.1–2.75 m / females 1.75–1.9 m (the largest living bird)
Weight
Males 100–130 kg / females 90–120 kg
Lifespan
Average lifespan 50–60 years; one captive bird lived to 62 years 7 months
Diet
Herbivore Herbivorous, feeding mainly on leaves, roots, and seeds, and occasionally on insects, small reptiles, and rodents; ferments plant fiber in its gut as an energy source
Distribution
Native to African savanna and Sahel regions; feral populations now exist in Australia following escapes from ostrich farms. Source
Sources
ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

  • Ostrich eggs are the largest of all bird eggs, weighing approximately 1.4 kg. Source
  • Ostriches can run at speeds exceeding 70 km/h, making them the fastest bipedal animals. Source
  • Only about 15% of hatchlings survive to one year old due to predation. Source

Where to See This Species

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 12

Adventure WorldWakayamaOpened in 1978

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Iwate SafariParkIwateAbout 45 minutes from the Ichinoseki IC, about 30 minutes from the Wakayanagi-Kannari IC, or about 25 minutes via National Route 284.

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Miyazakishifenikkusushizen DoubutsuenMiyazakiBuses bound for Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen run from Miyako City or Miyazaki Station (check the Miyazaki Kotsu website for detailed timetables).

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Sapporoshimaruyama DoubutsuenHokkaidoOpened in 1951

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Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaAbout a 20-minute walk from Goino Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, or take a bus bound for Taniyama / Dobutsuen from Fukuhira Nokyo-mae to the last stop.

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Chiba Zoological ParkChibaOpened in 1985

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IKEDA ZOOOkayamaFrom the West Exit of JR Okayama Station, take an Okaden Bus bound for Chuo Byoin (Central Hospital) to the Kyoyama Iriguchi stop, then walk about 12 minutes.

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Nagasaki Bio ParkNagasakiOpened in 1980

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Ueno ZooTokyoOpened in 1882

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Nasu SafariParkTochigiAbout 15 minutes from the Nasu IC or about 25 minutes from the Kuroiso-Itamuro IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

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Himeji Shiritsu DoubutsuenHyogoOpened in 1951

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Hamamatsu Zoological GardensShizuokaOpened in 1950

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Former facilities

North Safari SapporoHokkaidoOpened in 2005

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Closed: 2025-09-30 Official Site

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC)

Sources

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FAQ

How fast can an ostrich run?
It can run at speeds exceeding 70 km/h, making it the fastest bipedal animal. Source
How big are ostrich eggs?
Ostrich eggs are the largest of all bird eggs, weighing about 1.4 kg—roughly 25 times the weight of a chicken egg. Source
How long do ostriches live?
Their average lifespan is 50–60 years, and captive individuals have lived as long as 62 years and 7 months, among the longest-lived of all birds. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 12 Source

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