Is an ostrich actually a bird? A full analysis of its classification
Is an ostrich a bird? I believe many friends have this question. After all, it is rare to see such a large bird. Now let the editor of Tuliu.com introduce ostriches to everyone~
1. Is an ostrich a bird
The answer is: yes! The ostrich, also called the African ostrich, belongs to the superorder Palaeognathae, order Struthioniformes, and is the largest living bird species in the world
2. A brief introduction to the ostrich
1. South Africa was the first country to domesticate ostriches, with a history of more than 150 years; the original purpose of domestication was the demand for their feathers (as ornaments). Later, with the use and development of ostrich meat, eggs and leather, ostrich farming gradually spread to other countries, and the ostrich became an important part of the world's special economic animals.
2. Ostrich farming is a new industry in China. In 1988, Guangdong Province was the first to introduce the African black ostrich bred in South Africa, and trial breeding succeeded. In 2003, it was approved by the State Forestry Administration as one of the first batch of terrestrial wild animals that could be commercially operated, utilized and bred in captivity.
3. There are mainly three breeds of ostrich: the blue-necked ostrich, the red-necked ostrich and the African black ostrich. Among them, the African black ostrich is a bred variety with a docile temperament, easy management, excellent reproductive performance, high-quality feathers and leather, and strong adaptability. It has now been promoted to more than 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country. Ostrich farming in China has gone through more than 20 years of exploration and development, and in recent years it has gradually become standardized, with products already exported in batches. In 2016, China's breeding ostrich stock reached 20,000 birds, with more than 6,000 breeding ostriches, and more than 30,000 commercial birds slaughtered each year.
Alright, the above is what the editor of Tuliu.com has brought you on whether an ostrich is a bird. Is everyone clear now? Then let's meet again next time~