snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus) Pale-faced Sheathbill
Français : Chionis blanc ou Bec en fourreau
Date 27 December 2007
Author Samuel Blanc. http://www.sblanc.com/
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chionis_blanc_-_Pale-faced_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.
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Chionididae
Genus: Chionis
Species: Chionis albus Gmelin, 1789
Synonyms:
Chionis alba Gmelin, 1789
Vaginalis alba Gmelin, 1789
