Question

A ‘rhea’ is a flightless bird but what does the geographical term ‘ria’ mean?

Answer 1

Rhea is the common name for any of the large, flightless, ratite birds comprising the genus Rhea, characterized by a body with large legs, a long neck, and three-toed feet. Native to South America, the rheas resemble the ostriches of Africa and the emus of Australia.