OSTRICH

Struthio camelus (ostrich)

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Ostrich

Animal

Name: Ostrich
gender: male
Animal specie: Struthio camelus (ostrich)
Habitat: Savannah

About It

Nutrition: Herbivorous
Food Offered: Grass
Food Qty: 2.0KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Ostrich - Appearance: Massive black body plumage; white wing and tail plumes. - Neck/Legs: Bare skin, pinkish-red (breeding male); extremely long. - Feet: Didactyl (only 2 toes); large inner toe with a hoof-like claw. - Eyes: Largest eyes of any land vertebrate; thick black lashes. - Bill: Flat and broad; adapted for opportunistic grazing.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Male Common Ostrich. Status: healthy. BCS: 3.5/5. Locomotion: Powerful stride; no signs of slipped tendon or splay leg. Podotheca: Thick plantar pads; main claw shows healthy wear. Thermoregulation: Wing-fanning behavior is effective; air sacs clear. Ocular: Corneas clear; no signs of grit-induced irritation. Digestive: Proventriculus and gizzard functioning; stones present for grinding. Stable in Savannah/semi-arid plains habitat.