Greater Rhea

The greater rhea (or Rhea americana) is a large ratite that lives in the grasslands, scrublands, wetlands and deserts of South America. It has a long, grey-pink neck and legs, and grey-brown plumage with white tail feathers, which hide its vestigial wings. The greater rhea is between 1.4m and 1.7m tall and weighs between 20kg and 27kg. Males tend to be taller, heavier, and overall bulkier than females.