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Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)
Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)

About Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Pelicans
  • Family: Sheathbills

The snowy sheathbill, also known as the greater sheathbill, pale-faced sheathbill, and paddy, is one of two species of sheathbill. It is usually found on the ground. It is the only land bird native to the Antarctic continent.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2005-02-14

    Puerto Deseado, Argentina
    On Isla Pinguinos
    Image from 2005-02-14

  • 2021-12-01

    South Georgia Island - Gold Harbor, Antarctica
    Image from 2021-12-01

  • 2021-12-02

    South Georgia Island - Cooper Bay, Antarctica

  • 2021-12-06

    Antarctica - Danger Islands, Antarctica

  • 2021-12-07

    Antarctica - Brown Bluff, Antarctica