Summary ²

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.

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1. (c) Liam Quinn, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/59222181@N03/6066108792
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chionis_albus

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