The Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes), also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa.[4] 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.[1]
^ abBirdLife International (2016). "Struthio molybdophanes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22732795A95049558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22732795A95049558.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
^Redman, N.; Stevenson, T.; Fanshawe, J. (2016). Birds of the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Socotra - Revised and Expanded Edition. Princeton Field Guides. Princeton University Press. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-691-17289-7. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
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The Somaliostrich (Struthio molybdophanes), also known as the blue-necked ostrich, is a large flightless bird native to the Horn of Africa. It is one...
of ostrich: the common ostrich, native to large areas of sub-Saharan Africa, and the Somaliostrich, native to the Horn of Africa. The common ostrich was...
extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus Struthio in the ratite order of birds. The other is the Somaliostrich (Struthio molybdophanes)...
their extinct relatives. The two extant species of ostrich are the common ostrich and Somaliostrich, both in the genus Struthio, which also contains several...
by mass is the common ostrich (Struthio camelus), closely followed by the Somaliostrich (Struthio molybdophanes). A male ostrich can reach a height of...
has been cited for the common ostrich but no wild ostriches of this weight have been verified. Eggs laid by the ostrich can weigh 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) and...
massaicus Arabian ostrich, Struthio camelus syriacus † Somaliostrich, Struthio molybdophanes Asian ostrich, Struthio asiaticus † East Asian ostrich, Struthio...
making it the fourth heaviest living bird species after the common ostrich, Somaliostrich and the southern cassowary. These birds measure 149 cm (4 ft 10+1⁄2 in)...
(Mellisuga helenae), which is only 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in), to the giant African ostrich (Struthio camelus), almost 280 cm (9.2 ft) in height. Davies, S.J.J.F....
Distribution Common ostrich Struthio camelus LR/lc Through central and southern Africa, four subspecies are recognized Somaliostrich Struthio molybdophanes...
the public. The island is home to many species, from Arabian oryx, Somaliostrich, gazelle and deer to reticulated giraffes, dolphins and sea turtles...
is tied as the third heaviest bird on earth (after the Somaliostrich and the common ostrich), at a maximum size estimated at 85 kg (187 lb) and 190 cm...
following herbivores can be found in the region: oryx, African elephant, Somaliostrich, Grevy's zebra, and reticulated giraffe. In the past, black rhinoceros...
to run at high speeds. Common ostrich, Struthio camelus (Ex) Arabian ostrich, Struthio camelus syriacus (X) Somaliostrich, Struthio molybdophanes (I) Order:...
reserve is home to rare species that include the reticulated giraffe, Somaliostrich and the endangered Grevy's zebra. Other fauna include African leopards...
animals in the Middle East. Some of the species include Arabian oryx, Somaliostriches, Persian onagers (an Asian wild ass from Iran) and gazelles. "Shaumari...
striped hyena, black-backed jackal, African golden wolf, honey badger and Somaliostrich. Under the Köppen climate classification, Erigavo features a mild version...
home to the Somaliostrich, which is endemic to the region. In 1948, under pressure from their World War II allies and to the dismay of Somalis, the British...
barn owls Genus Phodilus - bay owls Genus Tyto Family Struthionidae - ostriches Genus Struthio Boobies, gannets, frigatebirds, cormorants, shags, and...
and legs and the ability to run at high speeds. Common ostrich, Struthio camelus Somaliostrich, Struthio molybdophanes (vulnerable) Order: Anseriformes Family:...
high speeds. Common ostrich, Struthio camelus North African ostrich, S. c. camelus Masai ostrich, S. c. massaicus Somaliostrich, Struthio molybdophanes...
programme for the Arabian oryx, as well as other species such as the Somaliostrich, the Persian onager and gazelles. Other animals that have been released...
hippopotamuses and crocodiles. Somaliostriches are widespread within the national reserve. It is larger than the Masai ostrich's and is distinctive for their...
and legs and the ability to run at high speeds. Common ostrich, Struthio camelus Somaliostrich, Struthio molybdophanes (E) Order: Anseriformes Family:...
known Somali-Masai Biome species in the park that considered globally threatened. Other bird species that roam consist of the Terek Sandpiper, Somali ostrich...
mount, pets 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae Common (S. camelus) and Somaliostriches (S. molybdophanes) date uncertain Africa, Mesopotamia meat, eggs, feathers...
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