South African ostrich explained

The South African ostrich (Struthio camelus australis), also known as the black-necked ostrich, Cape ostrich or southern ostrich is a subspecies of the common ostrich endemic to Southern Africa. It is widely farmed for its meat, eggs and feathers.

Habitat and distribution

The South African ostrich is found in South Africa, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Botswana.^[1] It lives in south of the rivers Zambezi and Cunene.

Threats

It is farmed for its eggs, meat, leather and feathers in the Little Karoo area of Cape Province.

Feral population

Feral South African ostriches roam the Australian outback after having escaped from farms in the 20th century.^[2] The extent of their range in Australia is not known.

Notes and References

1. 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. en. 127. 4. 442–449. 10.1111/j.1474-919X.1985.tb04840.x. 1474-919X.
2. Web site: September 2018. The outback ostriches — Australia's loneliest birds. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.