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Greater rhea
Order: |
Struthioniformes
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Genus: |
Rhea
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Species: |
americana
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Near Threatened (LR/NT or NT)
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CITES List: |
Appendix II
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
No
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PVA: |
Not Located
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Habitat Type: |
Savanna
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
Yes
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Ground/Aerial: |
Ground
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Longevity (years): |
Yes
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Clutch Size: |
Not Located
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
Not Located
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Breeding Months: |
January February March September October November December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
2
- 4
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
females lay eggs communially and males incubate the eggs and care for chicks. Group clutch size varies between 13 and 56 eggs. Once egg laying is complete, females sometimes mate with other males
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Data submitted by: |
Kate Schowe
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