Darwin's Rhea
Darwin's Rhea is a large, flightless bird native to the grasslands of South America. It is closely related to the Ostrich and the Emu, and it is known for its long legs and its fast running speed.
Darwin's Rhea is a highly social animal that lives in small flocks. It is a herbivore that feeds on a variety of plants and insects.
Darwin's Rhea
Classification
Aves > Rheiformes > Rheidae > Rhea > R. pennata
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
30 - 50 lbs
(14 - 23 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
35 - 40 days
Did You Know?
The Darwin's Rhea is a large, flightless bird native to South America, resembling a small ostrich or emu.
They are incredibly fast runners, capable of reaching speeds of up to 37 miles per hour (60 km/h).
Darwin's Rheas have a unique breeding system where the male incubates the eggs from multiple females.
Their diet consists mainly of plants, but they also eat insects and small vertebrates.
Darwin's Rheas are known for their distinctive three-toed feet.
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