Choique, also known as 'ñandú', is a typical animal of Argentina. It is a common entity in Patagonian folklore. It is a running bird native to the region, it is known as a smaller bird. The term choique is mainly used by the indigenous people such as the Mapuche, who see the bird. It is also known as 'ñandú,' which means to dry in native language. They can be between 90 to 100 cm tall, but can reach up to 120 cm. The choique weighs around 25 kg.
