Family: Struthionidae
Description
This family contains only one genus with two species, the Ostriches of Africa.
Taxonomy
Struthionidae is a monotypic family in the order Struthioniformes.
It is related to all other extant families of large, flightless birds (Rheas, Cassowaries, Emu and Kiwis) and to the extinct Moas and Elephant Birds.
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References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliot, and J Sargatal, eds. 1992. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334108
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Struthionidae. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 2 May 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Struthionidae
