Rhea

usgb/ˈriːə/
noun

A large bird that is native to South America. It cannot fly but it runs fast.

The Rhea is similar to an ostrich but it is smaller.
Visual representation of "rhea" - A large bird that is native to South America. It cannot fly but it runs fast.

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  • rhea population
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Bird Species

Rhea refers to a specific type of bird, remember it's not the general term for all birds.

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In the wildlife sanctuary, they have a separate enclosure for rheas.
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Not an Ostrich

Don't confuse a rhea with an ostrich; they're similar but different species.

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I saw a rhea at the zoo, not to be mistaken with the ostriches we saw earlier.
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Native Habitat

Remember that rheas are native to South America when mentioning their habitat or origin.

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The rhea we observed was a creature accustomed to the wide open plains of South America.
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