snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)

Query: pale-faced sheathbill

Result: 16^th of 19

Subject:	snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)
Poster:	Wiki Photos (---@---.---)

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snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)

Chionis alba
1: head of adult
2: head of juvenile
3: skeleton
4: sternum from below
5,6: intestines
7: Haematopus sp., sternum from below
8: Haematopus sp., sternum from the side
Date 1852
Source numérisation Atlas Zoologique du Voyage de la corvette La Bonite Bibliothèque patrimoniale de Gray
Author Jeffdelonge (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jeffdelonge)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chionis_alba_-_Bonite-oiseaux-pl09.jpg

The snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus), 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 Antarctica.

pale-faced sheathbill
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