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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Struthioniformes |
| Family | Ostriches (Struthionidae) |
| Species | Struthio molybdophanes |
| Species Codes | ostric3, SOOS |
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.
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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