Greater Rhea
Rhea americana
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The Greater Rhea is a large flightless bird found in South America. At around 1.2 m tall, Greater Rheas are busy eaters consuming seeds and plants as well as birds, insects or small mammals. Greater Rheas live in large flocks with the exclusion of breeding season.
Native Range → |
Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina |
Natural Habitat → |
Open woodland, grasslands, savanna |
Diet → |
Grasses, insects and seeds |
Life Expectancy → |
10-15 years in the wild. Up to 30 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
3-5 eggs from a 35-45 day incubation |
Group Name → |
Flock |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Habitat loss, hunting |
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