Birds
Greater rhea
Rhea americana
IUCN Red ListNear Threatened
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Greater rhea
- Description
- They are a large, flightless bird similar to an ostrich, measuring 1.3-1.5 m. They weigh more than 23 kg.
- Habitat
- They live in the steppes and savannahs of Argentina, northeastern Brazil and Bolivia.
- Diet
- They feed on seeds, leaves, and fruits. Sometimes they also feed on insects and smaller vertebrates.
- Reproduction
- The males fertilize the females and then they lay eggs in a single place (up to 50 eggs). The male then broods them for 40 days.
- Lifespan
- 15 years or more
- Did you know?
- Their eggs can weigh up to 600 g.
Homeland & habitat
Where the greater rhea lives
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Southeastern South AmericaA flightless ratite of the open grassland pampas, savannas and farmland across eastern and southern South America.
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Native rangeIntroduced / also today
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10 facts about the greater rhea
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- GroupBirdsPštrosi (Rheiformes) · Pštrosovití (Rheidae)
- Scientific nameRhea americanaLatin name of the species
- Homeland & habitatObývá otevřené travnaté pampy, savany a zemědělské oblasti Brazílie, Argentiny, Paraguaye, Uruguaye a Bolívie
- DietVšežravec – živí se semeny, listy, trávou, ovoce, hmyzem i drobnými obratlovci.
- ReproductionSamci jsou polygamní – v období rozmnožování shromažďují více samic, které kladou vejce do jedné velké hnízdní jamky. O vejce i mláďata se stará výhradně samec. Snůška může mít 10–60 vajec, inkubace trvá asi 35–40 dní.
- LifespanV přírodě kolem 10–15 let, v zajetí až 20 let.
- Conservation statusNear ThreatenedAccording to the IUCN Red List
- Did you know…?Pštros nandu dokáže běžet rychlostí až 60 km/h a při běhu často natáčí křídla jako kormidlo. Je jediným nelétavým ptákem, jehož samec sám pečuje o potomstvo od vejce až po odrostlá mláďata.
- Where in the zooArea A — aviaries and exhibits
- How many we keep♂ 1 · ♀ 1 · 3 youngtotal: 5
Conservation status
Species vulnerability index
Least Concern
Near Threatened
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Endangered
Critically Endangered
Podle IUCN je druh hodnocen jako Near Threatened (blízký ohrožení)
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