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Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) Front view of a Rhea in the Parque Das Aves aviary in Brazil. Brazil,Greater Rhea,Parque Das Aves,Rhea americana Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)

Front view of a Rhea in the Parque Das Aves aviary in Brazil.

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The Greater rhea

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.

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

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Uploaded Oct 10, 2011. Captured Oct 10, 2011 19:21.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO640
  • 400mm