About the Greater Rhea
The Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) is a species of bird in the Rheas family (Rheidae), within the order Rheiformes. This family contains 2 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grerhe1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Rheiformes |
| Family | Rheas (Rheidae) |
| Species | Rhea americana |
| Species Codes | grerhe1, GRRH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Rhea belong to?
The Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) belongs to the Rheas family (Rheidae), in the order Rheiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Greater Rhea?
The Greater Rhea is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Greater Rhea?
The Greater Rhea is a member of the Rheas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Greater Rhea sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Rhea on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grerhe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rheas 2 species
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Quick Stats
Rheiformes
Order
2
Species in Family
4,813
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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