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Lesser Rhea
Rodrigo Reyes

Lesser Rhea (Pterocnemia pennata)

Location
Valle Chacabuco, Patagonia, Chile
Date taken
March 2008
Scientific name
Pterocnemia pennata
I've seen these birds and tried to photograph them and it's hard. They run away at great speed! Super shot.
Alan
 
Yes, buensima, as Jose said! ;) Looks like a windy day, and that gives a lot of atmosphere to this lovely Rhea pic! Very nice the walking pose and the grassy setting! A very inviting picture... I feel like taking the first plane available to S Chile! ;) Congrats on this, Rodrigo!!! :loveme:
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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