Somali ostrich, one of the "Samburu Special Five."

The Somali ostrich first emerged in 2014, however they are still uncommon today.

The gray-blue thighs and neck of this huge bird serve as visual cues.

The Somali Ostrich stands out because the male's head turns brilliant blue during mating season.

Males have blue-gray necks and legs, but their bills and front legs turn pink when breeding.

Females have pale pink legs and necks. In grassland, thornscrub, and semi-desert.

Usually in small groups. Males' blue legs distinguish them from Common Ostriches.

no white neck ring. Pale eyes distinguish women. Lion-like roaring.