Rhea

/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.

Often appears as...

rhea bird
rhea population

noun

In Greek mythology, Rhea is a Titaness and the mother of the gods.

Rhea is known as the mother of gods because she gave birth to Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.

Often appears as...

rhea titaness
rhea mythology

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Literary,Ancient Mythology

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.

Often appears as...

rhea bird
rhea population

noun

In Greek mythology, Rhea is a Titaness and the mother of the gods.

Rhea is known as the mother of gods because she gave birth to Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.

Often appears as...

rhea titaness
rhea mythology

Usage tips

Literary,Ancient Mythology

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Bird Species

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

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.

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.

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Bird Species

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

In the wildlife sanctuary, they have a separate enclosure for rheas.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not an Ostrich

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Native Habitat

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

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Bird Species

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

In the wildlife sanctuary, they have a separate enclosure for rheas.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not an Ostrich

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

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

Pro Tip 3/3

Native Habitat

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

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

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