Name: Ostrich, North African Red-necked
Scientific name: Struthio camelus camelus
Type: Ostrich
Color: Black,White
Habitat: Desert
Nature Reserves: Al Sheehaniya Reserve,Al Reem Reserve
Size: 182cm
Conservation status:
Imported and can breed locally
Description:
Huge, flightless bird with long bare legs and neck. Male has blackish plumage with white wings and tail. (can be chestnut) Females and immature birds grey brown. 60 - 80kg. Introduced into Qatar.
