Darwin's Rhea (Pterocnemia pennata)
Darwin's Rhea (Pterocnemia pennata) ::
Darwin's Rhea (Pterocnemia pennata) ::
Chilean name:
Ñandú
::
Torres del Paine, Chile
December 2005
Darwin's Rhea is often included with Puna Rhea
P. tarapacensis
in a single species known as Lesser Rhea. Darwin's Rhea is distributed in Patagonia while Puna Rhea is distributed in northern Chile. The two groups are separated by a large area of unsuitable habitat.
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