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snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)
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snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)


Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis alba) near Almirante Brown Antarctic Base, Paradise Bay, Antarctica. Taken by Storkk.
Date 5 January 2004
Author David M. Jensen (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Storkk)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Snowy_Sheathbill.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.

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Scientific Name: Chionis albus (Gmelin, 1789)
Synonyms:
Chionis alba Gmelin, 1789
Vaginalis alba Gmelin, 1789
Common Names: Snowy Sheathbill, American Sheathbill, Pale-faced Sheathbill
French: Chionis blanc German: Weißgesicht-Scheidenschnabel Spanish: Picovaina de las Malvinas
Taxonomy: Vaginalis alba J. F. Gmelin, 1789, New Zealand; error = Falkland Islands.

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