Chionis alba
Date 1700-1880
Source/Photographer Iconographia Zoologica
Old Latin name Chionis alba
New Latin name Chionis albus
Common name Nederlands: Zuidpoolkip
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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. |