Somali Ostrich
Struthio molybdophanes
Vulnerable
Majestic in stature and remarkable for its unique blue neck, the Somali Ostrich roams the arid savannas and grasslands of the Horn of Africa. As a cousin to the more widespread Common Ostrich, this impressive bird stands tall with a bold black and white plumage that sets males apart, while females and juveniles don more camouflaged hues. Not known for flight, the Somali Ostrich is nonetheless fleet-footed and grounded in its semi-desert home, embodying the resilience and beauty of the African wilderness.
