Somali Ostrich
Somali Ostrich (<em>Struthio molybdophanes</em>) is a species of Ostriches (<em>Struthionidae</em>) in the order Ostriches.
Overview
Somali Ostrich (Struthio molybdophanes) is a species of Ostriches (Struthionidae) in the order Ostriches.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Struthio; binomial: Struthio molybdophanes; authority: Reichenow, 1883.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Genetic analyses support species recognition of Somali Ostrich and perhaps other subspecies groups (Miller et al. 2011).
