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(Rhea americana)
With their grayish-brown plumage and darker patches on their necks, greater rheas are the largest birds in the Americas. Greater rheas use their powerful legs to run fast and wings to steer in order to out-maneuver predators.
On Habitat
Habitat: African Forest
Class: Birds
Conservation Status: Near threatened
Size: 4 to 6 feet
Weight: 45 to 55 pounds
Median life expectancy: 15 years
Diet: Small lizards, frogs, plants and seeds
