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Species Library

The acacia trees and endangered wildlife that depend on Kenya's acacia habitats — with the Masai ostrich as our flagship species.

Masai Ostrich Flagship species Bird
Masai Ostrich
Struthio camelus massaicus
Esidai (Maa) · Mbuni (Swahili)

The world's largest bird and our flagship species. Nests are shallow scrapes in open ground, where several hens may lay their eggs.

Role: Used to engage communities in monitoring the health of the whole ecosystem.

Rüppell's Griffon Vulture Critically Endangered Bird
Rüppell's Griffon Vulture
Gyps rueppelli
Olmotonyi (Maa)

One of the highest-flying birds on Earth, nesting on cliffs near acacia plains.

Role: Nature's clean-up crew, preventing the spread of disease.

Egyptian Vulture Endangered Bird
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Olmotonyi (Maa)

A small white vulture known for using stones to crack ostrich eggs.

Role: Scavenger that recycles nutrients in the ecosystem.

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