Rhea (Apath)

This gray bird is the size of a dog, standing on two powerful legs, and with a long curved neck. It runs towards you with wings spread, making it look much larger than it is.

Rhea CR 1/3

XP 400

N Small animal

Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +7

DEFENSE

AC 15, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+1 armor, +2 Dex, +1 size)

hp 6 (1d8+2)

Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1

OFFENSE

Speed 40 ft.

Melee bite +0 (1d3)

STATISTICS

Str 11, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 11

Base Atk +0; CMB +0; CMD 13

Feats Run^B, Skill Focus (Perception)

Skills Acrobatics +3 (+7 when jumping), Perception +7

ECOLOGY

Environment warm deserts, forest, and plains.

Organization solitary, pair, mob (5–19), or flock (20-25)

Treasure none

Rhea are flightless birds similar to small ostriches. Certain breeds are larger, up to Medium size. Rheas are normally docile, but males caring for the young become very territorial. Rheas have wings that they spread to shield themselves and to become more intimidating. They also use the wings like sails when running.