Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Year
1967
Face Value
500
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
MR 306
Yvert & Tellier
MR PA66
Stanley Gibbons
MR 267

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Pierrette Lambert
Printers
Société de Gestion et d'Impression, ville de Clamart, France
The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the world's largest living bird and the largest surviving member of the ratite group. Native to Africa, it is flightless but highly adapted for running, capable of reaching speeds of up to 70 km/h (43 mph). Ostriches inhabit open savannas, semi-arid regions, and desert margins, including parts of the Sahel and Sahara regions.

The species is distinguished by its long neck, powerful legs, and large eyes. Males typically display black plumage with white wing and tail feathers, while females are mostly grayish-brown. Ostriches feed on seeds, grasses, leaves, flowers, and small animals, playing an important role in their ecosystems