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Ostriches Collection (#4)

"Ostriches: Majestic Birds with a Quirky Reputation" In this captivating image, we see an ostrich gracefully standing tall against a backdrop of vibrant blue skies

Background imageOstriches Collection: The Animals entering Noahs Ark (panel)

The Animals entering Noahs Ark (panel)
BAL77041 The Animals entering Noahs Ark (panel) by Kessel, Jan van the Younger (1654-1708); 55.5x88.9 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageOstriches Collection: Throwing the Bolas, from Journal of Researches by Charles Darwin (1809-92)

Throwing the Bolas, from Journal of Researches by Charles Darwin (1809-92)
KW280601 Throwing the Bolas, from Journal of Researches by Charles Darwin (1809-92) published by Nelson & Sons, 1890 (engraving) by English School

Background imageOstriches Collection: 2603396; out of copyright

2603396; out of copyright

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, De Poilly, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk)

Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, De Poilly, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1670 - 1674

Background imageOstriches Collection: Hunting ostriches, Philips Galle, 1578

Hunting ostriches, Philips Galle, 1578

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, Gerard Scotin (I), Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk)

Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, Gerard Scotin (I), Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1670 - 1674

Background imageOstriches Collection: Crane between two ostriches, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Francoys

Crane between two ostriches, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Francoys van Beusekom, 1594

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, Peeter Boel, 1670 - 1674

Ostriches, cassowary and spoonbill, Peeter Boel, 1670 - 1674

Background imageOstriches Collection: Tropical birds in a landscape (oil on panel)

Tropical birds in a landscape (oil on panel)
BAL12531 Tropical birds in a landscape (oil on panel) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 27.9x35.6 cm; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageOstriches Collection: Crowned Crane between two ostriches, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Crowned Crane between two ostriches, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Background imageOstriches Collection: Garden of Eden (oil on canvas)

Garden of Eden (oil on canvas)
BAL1853 Garden of Eden (oil on canvas) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); Faringdon Collection, Buscot, Oxon, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostriches

Ostriches

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark, Ostriches, United States, Arkansas, Hot Springs, 1880

Ostrich farm, Hot Springs, Ark, Ostriches, United States, Arkansas, Hot Springs, 1880

Background imageOstriches Collection: African ostriches (Struthio camelus), ostrich farm, Thalheim, Oschatz, Saxony, Germany, Europe

African ostriches (Struthio camelus), ostrich farm, Thalheim, Oschatz, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 11071707

Picture No. 11071707
Common Ostrich female portrait - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 11071706

Picture No. 11071706
Common Ostrich female portrait - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 11071705

Picture No. 11071705
Common Ostrich male - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 11071704

Picture No. 11071704
Common Ostrich male - Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: A pair of Ostrich - Kenya, East Africa

A pair of Ostrich - Kenya, East Africa Date: 1940s

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10853863

Picture No. 10853863
Ostrich Egg - Held by Maasai (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10984293

Picture No. 10984293
Ostrich - male & female running Ndutu Range, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761962

Picture No. 10761962
Ostrich - pair (male on the left) with chicks (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761845

Picture No. 10761845
Ostrich - female (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761327

Picture No. 10761327
Ostrich - Male (on the right with black plumage), female and chicks on a road (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761019

Picture No. 10761019
Ostrich - Female (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761017

Picture No. 10761017
Ostrich - Female (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761018

Picture No. 10761018
Ostrich - Female (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10761016

Picture No. 10761016
Ostrich - Female (Struthio camelus) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10760657

Picture No. 10760657
Namibia - Kung Bushman / San prepares a snare for catching an ostrich. Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10851356

Picture No. 10851356
Brown Hyaena - feeding on ostrich eggs (Hyaena brunnea) Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: Picture No. 10922182

Picture No. 10922182
Common Ostrich. feeding among spring flowers, West Coast National Park, South Africa. (Struthio camelus). Date:

Background imageOstriches Collection: South African Ostrich (Struthio camelus australis) adult male, close-up of head and neck

South African Ostrich (Struthio camelus australis) adult male, close-up of head and neck, with beak open, Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Background imageOstriches Collection: 1. Artificial Incubation. 2. A Bird disturbed from its Nest. 3. Indian Coolie nursing Young Birds

1. Artificial Incubation. 2. A Bird disturbed from its Nest. 3. Indian Coolie nursing Young Birds. 4. Ostriches Drinking 5. Mustering the Birds

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) farming, Ostrich egg compared with Domestic Chicken egg, Sweden

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) farming, Ostrich egg compared with Domestic Chicken egg, Sweden

Background imageOstriches Collection: Somali Ostrich (Struthio camelus molybdophanes) adult pair, standing in dry savannah

Somali Ostrich (Struthio camelus molybdophanes) adult pair, standing in dry savannah, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, August

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich. Namibia. Africa

Ostrich. Namibia. Africa

Background imageOstriches Collection: Africa. Libya. Ostrich

Africa. Libya. Ostrich

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich. Regents Park. Zoo. London

Ostrich. Regents Park. Zoo. London

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich chicks C014 / 0919

Ostrich chicks C014 / 0919
Ostrich chicks. Young ostriches (Struthio camelus) on a track. Ostrich chicks are around 25 centimetres tall when born. They grow rapidly, but require care and protection for the first 3 to 6 months

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich chicks C014 / 0917

Ostrich chicks C014 / 0917
Ostrich chicks. Young ostriches (Struthio camelus) on a track. Ostrich chicks are around 25 centimetres tall when born. They grow rapidly, but require care and protection for the first 3 to 6 months

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostriches

Ostriches. Small flock of common ostriches (Struthio camelus) feeding. These large flightless birds are native to Africa. Photographed in West Coast National Park, South Africa, in spring

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) chick, feeding on grass, Cape Point, Cape Peninsula

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) chick, feeding on grass, Cape Point, Cape Peninsula, Western Cape Province, South Africa, April

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult, close-up of head, with nictitating membrane fully closed (captive)

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult, close-up of head, with nictitating membrane fully closed (captive)

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult, close-up of head (captive)

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult, close-up of head (captive)

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult male, sitting on nest in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult male, sitting on nest in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult female, standing in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) adult female, standing in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich (Struthio camelus) eighteen eggs in nest, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Ostrich (Struthio camelus) eighteen eggs in nest, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

Background imageOstriches Collection: Ostrich Farm in the Sudan

Ostrich Farm in the Sudan Date: circa 1910s




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"Ostriches: Majestic Birds with a Quirky Reputation" In this captivating image, we see an ostrich gracefully standing tall against a backdrop of vibrant blue skies. With its head buried in the sand, it seems as though this magnificent creature is oblivious to the world around it. The focus on its legs and feet reveals their remarkable strength and agility, perfectly adapted for running at incredible speeds. These fascinating creatures belong to the species Struthio camelus, known for their unique characteristics. Often referred to as "oiseaux" or birds in French, they can truly one-of-a-kind. Picture No. 11676366 showcases their grandeur while Picture No. 11674934 captures their elegance up close. Did you know that ostrich hunting was once done using bolas? This ancient technique is depicted in the intriguing artwork titled "Ostrich Hunt with Bolas. " It's amazing how humans have interacted with these majestic beings throughout history. Lake Nakuru in Kenya, Africa serves as a breathtaking habitat for ostriches captured beautifully in Picture No. 12480155. Their presence adds charm and diversity to this stunning landscape. Interestingly enough, even Victorian scrapbooks feature depictions of ostriches. In one such illustration titled "Victorian Scrap - Black Man Riding an Ostrich, " we witness the whimsical imagination of artists from that era. Lastly, Picture No. 12479267 and Picture No. 12019736 showcase different perspectives of these marvelous creatures – each highlighting their distinct features and undeniable allure. From their enigmatic behavior to their impressive physical attributes, ostriches continue to captivate our imaginations worldwide. Let us celebrate these extraordinary birds who remind us that there is always more than meets the eye.