Greater rhea
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Rhea americana
Nesting birds
Several females lay their eggs in a single nest. The male rhea incubates the eggs and raises the chicks.
Skilled sprinters
Since these birds cannot fly, running is their best means of protection.
Habitat/Range
Grasslands of South America
Wild Diet
Vegetation and Insects
Predators
Wild cats (chicks), Foxes (chicks), and Humans (adults)
Reproduction
Many different female rheas lay their eggs in a single nest and males incubate the eggs. When the eggs hatch, the chicks are well developed and are ready to immediately follow the adult male on foraging expeditions.
Conservation
DECLINING
Declining due to persecution from humans and elimination of habitat to cattle ranching.
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