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                                     Struthioniformes (Rheiformes)
 

RHEIDAE

    Rheas. It is a unique family of South americas, with three species, both in Argentina. Great riders, do not fly. Walk in groups. Polygamous, the male incubated. Nest on the ground, placed where large numbers of eggs creamy color.

They are huge birds, with small head, long neck and legs. The wings and tail feathers lacked rigid. They have only three fingers, all forwards.

     GREATER RHEA: Rhea Americana

       

     Live in open areas

                                  
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               Record peak                               Detailed Leg                     Albino Exemplary                            Young

DARWIN'S RHEA: Rhea pennata                     
           

    Dwells in the mountains and the Patagonian steppe.


 
  


    
 

PUNA RHEA: Rhea tarapacensis

                              
        It inhabits the Puna and mountainous area in northwestern Argentina.