About the Lesser Rhea
Darwin's rhea or the lesser rhea is a large flightless bird, the smaller of the two extant species of rheas. It is found in the Altiplano and Patagonia in South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Rheiformes |
| Family | Rheas (Rheidae) |
| Species | Rhea pennata |
| Species Codes | lesrhe2, LERH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Rhea belong to?
The Lesser Rhea (Rhea pennata) belongs to the Rheas family (Rheidae), in the order Rheiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Rhea?
Darwin's rhea or the lesser rhea is a large flightless bird, the smaller of the two extant species of rheas. It is found in the Altiplano and Patagonia in South America....
Where can I report a Lesser Rhea sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Rhea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesrhe2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rheas 2 species
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Quick Stats
Rheiformes
Order
2
Species in Family
2,071
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