Flightless Argentine bird Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Flightless Argentine bird" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Flightless Argentine bird" corresponds to the answer "RHEA" for several reasons:

1. Geographical Context: The term "Argentine" in the clue narrows down the search to the region of Argentina. In Argentina, the bird species known as the Rhea is native to the country.
2. Flightless Attribute: The hint "Flightless" eliminates birds that are known for flying, directing solvers to species that primarily move on the ground. The Rhea is a large, flightless bird that roams across the grasslands of South America.
3. Distinctive Features: With its long legs and neck, the Rhea is visually recognizable as a flightless bird that roams the plains of Argentina and other South American countries.

Therefore, the answer "RHEA" aligns perfectly with the crossword clue "Flightless Argentine bird" based on the geographic location specified and the characteristic of being flightless.

Definition of "RHEA"

a large flightless bird of South American grasslands, resembling a small ostrich with greyish-brown plumage.

 The Crossword clue "Flightless Argentine bird" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	9 March 2018	RHEA