Chionididae
Chionis
Sheathbills
- Chionis albus (Snowy Sheathbill)
- Chionis minor (Black-faced Sheathbill)
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Chionis albus |
|---|---|
| Location | Antarctica |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | Sheathbills |
| Source Collection | Flickr |
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| Copyright | © 2007 Nick Russill |
| Scientific Name | Chionis albus |
|---|---|
| Location | Anvers Island, Antarctica |
| Comments | The sheathbill lives in the Antarctic Peninsula area and scavenges for food by stealing from penguins and human refuse. They can grow to 40 cm (16 in) in length with a wingspan of 79 cm (31 in). |
| Creator | Glenn Grant |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source Collection | U.S. Antarctic Program Photo Library |
| Copyright | © National Science Foundation |
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