Ostrich

The Ostrich (Afrikaans name Volstruis) is a huge flightless bird found mainly in savannah and semi-desert regions. The male is striking with his black and white colour.

The Female Ostrich (Afrikaans name Volstruis) is more of a grey colour, we saw this female with her chicks at the West Coast National Park, .

We came across these cute Ostrich chicks running along the road in the West Coast National Park.

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