Ostriches, Emus, Kiwis, and Allies (Order Struthioniformes)

Classification
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Life
Animals Kingdom Animalia
Chordates Phylum Chordata
Birds Class Aves
Ostriches, Emus, Kiwis, and Allies Order Struthioniformes
- Kiwis Family Apterygidae
- Cassowaries Family Casuariidae
- Emus Family Dromaiidae
- Rheas Family Rheidae
- Ostriches Family Struthionidae

All Names

Spanish
- Avestruces, emús, kiwis y parientes
English
- Ostriches, Emus, Kiwis, and Allies
- Ratites
Scientific names
- Struthioniformes

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Recent observations

Photos

What

Ostrich Struthio camelus

Observer

angel

Date

Nov 2, 2006

Place

kruger national park (Google, OSM)

1 ID

Research Grade

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Photos

What

Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae

Observer

ryber

Date

Apr 27, 2013

Place

Channybearup Rd, Pemberton, WA, Australia (Google, OSM)

Photos

What

Kiwis Family Apterygidae

Observer

denniswross

Date

Feb 12, 2013

Place

orokonui new zealand (Google, OSM)

Description

This is kiwi poop, as pointed out by a naturalist in the reserve. It is as close as I will likely come to observing the bird in the wild. That would require a lot more time, and being out at night (which is not permitted in the reserve).