Location
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania
Metadata
Make Nikon D300
Lens Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G
at 218 mm
Exposure 1/320, f/11.0, ISO 320
Image size 800 x 533 pixels
IOC Names
Deutsch Strauß Dutch Struisvogel
Italian Struzzo comune Spanish Avestruz
Comments
Although photographed in Tanzania where the race Struthio camelus massaicus is widespread, this Common Ostrich has the small white collar at the base of neck, which is a characteristic of the northern nominate, Struthio camelus camelus.
Stevenson T, Fanshawe J: Birds of East Africa. Helm Field Guides, Christopher Helm, London, 2002
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| 10/07/2008 |
Common Ostrich male |
Jean-Michel PAULUS
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