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Greater Rhea
Rhea americana
The Greater Rhea is not in the same family as the African Ostrich, although they closely resemble each other. For example, the Greater Rhea is also a flightless bird, but can run very fast when frightened. It can defend itself by spreading its wings furnished with large spurs.
The male’s cry during mating season sounds like “nan-doo”, hence one of its common names, Ñandú.
The male develops a dark collar at the base of the neck during breeding season and is slightly larger than the female.
Fakta
Food:
Roots, fruit, seeds, leaves, insects and small vertebrates.
Habitat:
Tall grass of the pampas
Sexual maturity:
2-3 years
Number of eggs per nest:
15-30
Incubation period:
35 – 40 days
Weight:
15–30 kg
