Lesser rhea / Darwin-Nandu (Rhea pennata)

Lesser rhea. 2019-02-14 17:24:30 Patagonia

Observations

Only documented observation: 2019-02-14

Description

Classification: Genus Rhea (Rhea); Family Rheidae (Rheidae)
General: Darwin's rhea or the lesser rhea (Rhea pennata) is a large flightless bird, the smaller of the two extant species of rheas. It is found in the Altiplano and Patagonia in South America. [more]