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Greater Rhea eye closeup, Zoo Parc Overloon Look very deeply into a bird's eyes and you will discover a dinosaur (all birds originate from dinosaurs). Europe,Greater Rhea,Netherlands,Rhea americana,Zoo Parc Overloon Click/tap to enlarge

Greater Rhea eye closeup, Zoo Parc Overloon

Look very deeply into a bird's eyes and you will discover a dinosaur (all birds originate from dinosaurs).

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The greater rhea is a flightless bird found in eastern South America. One of two species in the genus Rhea, in the family Rheidae, the greater rhea is endemic to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It inhabits a variety of open areas, such as grasslands, savanna or grassy wetlands.

Similar species: Rheas
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 7, 2014. Captured May 28, 2011 15:59.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO140
  • 500mm