#chionidae

A snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus) in Maldonado, Uruguay.

Common names include the snowy sheathbill, pale-faced sheathbill, and paddy.

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus), family Chionidae, order Charadriiformes, Ushuaia, Argentina

The only landbird native to the Antarctic continent (found on the Antarctic Peninsula), but are also found on nearby islands and the southern tip of South America.

The opportunistic feeders eat wide variety of items, including feces, carrion, chicks and eggs, and are well known for stealing regurgitated seafood as parents try to feed their chicks.

Snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus)

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Order: Charadriiformes Suborder: Charadrii Family: Chionidae (sheathbills)

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus)