ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Rhea (bird)

A rhea bird is a very big bird that lives in South America, kind of like a very big ostrich. They are usually around 5 to 6 feet tall, which is taller than most grown-ups! They have thick, fluffy feathers to keep them warm in the cold weather, and their feathers are usually brown or grey.

Rheas like to hang out in groups called "coveys." They eat lots of different things like plants, fruits, insects, and even small animals like lizards. When they see danger, they try to run away as fast as they can! They can run really, really fast, and they might even be faster than some cars.

Rhea birds are important to the people who live near them. Some people hunt them for food and use their feathers to make things. Some people also keep them on farms because their eggs are very big and they can be sold for lots of money.

Overall, rhea birds are cool creatures that are very important to the people who share their habitat.