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Three Ostriches (Struthio Camelus) | From Solitaire to Walvis Bay - Namibia (IMG_3542.jpg)

Three Ostriches (Struthio Camelus)

The feathers of adult males are mostly black, with white primaries and a white tail. However, the tail of one subspecies is buff. Females and young males are greyish-brown and white. The head and neck of both male and female ostriches is nearly bare, with a thin layer of down. The skin of the female's neck and thighs is pinkish grey, while the male's is grey or pink dependent on subspecies.
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