Ostrich Forages on a Salt Pan in Etosha National Park

An ostrich forages on a salt pan with another ostrich walking in the background with heat haze in Etosha National Park, Namibia.

  • Image ID 56007575
  • Production Year 2013
  • Length 00:00:19
  • Production Company Silverback Films
  • ResolutionUHD ProResUHDHD
  • FormatMP4MOV
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Synopsis

Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are part of the flightless bird group called ratite. Their habitat consists of African savannas, grasslands, and desert lands. As of 2023, they are listed as 'Least Concern' on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, with their population declining.


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Silverback Films