Snowy sheathbill
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.
| Snowy sheathbill | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Charadriiformes |
| Family: | Chionidae |
| Genus: | Chionis |
| Species: | C. albus |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionis albus (Gmelin, JF, 1789) | |
| Synonyms | |
Vaginalis alba Gmelin, 1789 | |
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