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• Rhea

  Rheas are large, flightless birds native to South America, resembling ostriches or emus. There are two extant species: the Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) and the Lesser or Darwin's Rhea (Rhea pennata). Greater Rheas can stand up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall and weigh around 25 kg (55 lbs). They have grey-brown plumage, long necks, and powerful legs. Rheas are omnivores, feeding on plants, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. They inhabit open grasslands and savannas. Males are notable for being the primary incubators of eggs and caretakers of the chicks from multiple females.

  

  Habitat: The Rhea lives in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay.