snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)

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Subject:	snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)
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Description
English: « Chionis vaginalis » = Chionis albus (Snowy Sheathbill) - adult
Français: « Chionis vaginalis » = Chionis albus (Chionis blanc) - adulte
Date 1838
Source Nouveau recueil de planches coloriées d'oiseaux
Author Nicolas Huet le Jeune (1770–1830), Jean-Gabriel Prêtre (1768–1849)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chionis_albus_1838.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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