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Rhea Americana closeup Native to South America, known to be the heaviest american bird alive. Birds,Closeup,Malaysia,Rhea,Rhea Americana,flightless birds Click/tap to enlarge

Rhea Americana closeup

Native to South America, known to be the heaviest american bird alive.

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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 Apr 11, 2011. Captured Sep 9, 2010 03:35.
  • DSLR-A100
  • ISO400
  • 250mm