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Save the Somali Ostrich
The Somali Ostrich: A Vulnerable Beauty
Discover this unique bird and help protect its future.

Horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, North-Eastern Kenya)
The Somali ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes) is the smallest ostrich subspecies, inhabiting the arid and semi-arid regions of the Horn of Africa. Its distinctive blue-grey neck and legs make it easily identifiable. Unfortunately, habitat loss, hunting, and egg collection threaten its survival, leading to its Vulnerable conservation status.
Unique Appearance
Distinctive blue-grey neck and legs, smallest ostrich subspecies.
Habitat
Open grasslands, savannas, semi-deserts, and deserts.
Social Behavior
Lives in groups of up to 100 individuals.
Conservation Efforts
Protecting and restoring habitats. Combating poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Raising awareness about the Somali ostrich's plight.
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