Lesser Rhea
BirdLife International. 2022. Rhea pennata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T22678081A217016710. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T22678081A217016710.en. Accessed on 20 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Patagonia, Argentina
Although not threatened, populations of lesser rhea are declining due to hunting pressures for food and traditional medicines. Collection of eggs compounds this threat by reducing the number of young. Habitat loss and degradation both present additional pressures preventing the recovery of this species.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Cooperativa Zapala, Argentina
La Elvira, Argentina
La Estrellita, Argentina
La Filomena, Argentina
La Rosa, Argentina
Mazquiaran, Argentina
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Merino Wool and Mohair
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool
Sheep Wool, Bottled Water, Tourism Services
