Somali ostrich
Struthio molybdophanes
ok. 210 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
to the top of the head
- Mass
- up to around 130 kgAdult males
Somali ostrich — size comparison
The Somali ostrich lives in dry parts of the Horn of Africa. Adult males have blue-grey neck and leg skin contrasting with a black body and white wing feathers.
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 210 cm
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Somali ostrich — size comparison — facts and sources
The Somali ostrich lives in dry parts of the Horn of Africa. Adult males have blue-grey neck and leg skin contrasting with a black body and white wing feathers. Females are brownish. It is now separated from the common ostrich, with which it shares flightlessness and characteristic two-toed feet.
It feeds on foot, collecting plant parts, seeds and invertebrates. It moves between productive areas and obtains some water from food. Long legs enable fast running, while wings help with sharp turns and courtship displays. Eggs are laid on the ground. Chicks soon follow adults, receiving protection while feeding.
Struś somalijski jest odrębnym gatunkiem, a nie tylko niebieskoszyją odmianą strusia czerwonoskórego. Dorosły samiec ma czarno-białe upierzenie oraz niebieskoszarą szyję i nogi. Wytyczne EAZA podają strusiom 210–275 cm wysokości; plansza używa dolnej wartości 210 cm.