Lesser Rhea

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Lesser (Darwin's) Rhea. Rhea pennata

Status.

Category: Not in any BOU Category

Native Range

South America. Southern Chile to Southern Argentina.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 2 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

One was wandering the village of Kinoulton in south Notts for a time from 29th August 2001. Reece J. et.al. The Birds of Nottinghamshire 2019)

Where to see Lesser Rhea in captivity


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Sources

Reece et. al. The Birds of Nottinghamshire 2019.