Pterocnemia Pennata (Noun)
Meaning
Smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pterocnemia pennata is native to the grasslands and savannas of South America, stretching from Peru to the Strait of Magellan.
- The smaller of the two rheas, Pterocnemia pennata stands at approximately 5 feet tall and weighs around 50 pounds.
- Pterocnemia pennata was once hunted for its meat, but conservation efforts have led to a decrease in the species' declines in some regions.
- Travelers in South America often catch glimpses of Pterocnemia pennata running at high speeds in the open fields, its powerful legs pumping furiously.
- Unlike some other flightless birds, Pterocnemia pennata can run quite quickly, reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.