Snowy Sheathbill
Chionis albus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 1,217
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇶 Antarctica
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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 the Antarctic continent.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Snowy sheathbill”.