snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus) Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis alba) near Almirante Brown Antarctic Base, Paradise Bay, Antarctica. Taken by Storkk.
Date 5 January 2004
Author David M. Jensen (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Storkk)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Snowy_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.
