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Ñandú

Rhea pennata

Photo by isscarr
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Description:

Non-flying, but running (reaches 60 km/h) bird. 1 m high. Three-toes feet. Long neck. Gray or brown feathers.
The male is who nest.

Habitat:

Altiplano and Patagonia in South America.

Notes:

Watch the video ;)

Reference Links:

EOL: Pterocnemia pennata, Greater Rhea, Nandu de Magallanes y Nandu del norte - AVES DE CHILE

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Comments (4)
isscarr
Muy bien dicho, Carolina ;)
Carolina
No tenemos nada que envidiarle a la Avestruz, ni al Emù :)

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PublishedDecember 8, 2011

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