About the Somali Ostrich
The Somali ostrich, also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa. It is one of two living species of ostriches, the other being the common ostrich. It was also previously considered a subspecies of the common ostrich, but was identified as a distinct species in 2014. For a long time, Somalis partially domesticated some of these ostriches.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Struthioniformes |
| Family | Ostriches (Struthionidae) |
| Species | Struthio molybdophanes |
| Species Codes | ostric3, SOOS |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Ostrich belong to?
The Somali Ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes) belongs to the Ostriches family (Struthionidae), in the order Struthioniformes.
What is the conservation status of the Somali Ostrich?
The Somali Ostrich is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Somali Ostrich?
The Somali ostrich, also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa. It is one of two living species of ostriches, the other being the common ostrich. It was also previously considered a subspecies of the common ostrich, but was identified as a distinct...
Where can I report a Somali Ostrich sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Ostrich on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ostric3, or on iNaturalist.
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