What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rhea, perhaps under three feet, captive in the US (8)" mean?

The definition is "captive in the US". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YARD (synonym of "three feet,") + BIRD (synonym of "Rhea,"); definition: "captive in the US" The answer is YARDBIRD.

Rhea, perhaps under three feet, captive in the US (8)

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