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When did the first modern bird, the ostrich, get scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The ostrich was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
The Full Story
The ostrich, one of the best-known living birds, was formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Linnaeus used the binomial name system that still underpins modern taxonomy. Ostriches were already famous to Europeans because of their size, speed, and inability to fly. Today, the ostrich remains the largest living bird and a classic example of a flightless bird adapted for running.
Key Facts
1.Described in 1758
2.Named by Carl Linnaeus
3.Largest living bird
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