About the Black-faced Sheathbill
The black-faced sheathbill, also called the lesser sheathbill or paddy bird, is one of only two species of sheathbills, aberrant shorebirds which are terrestrial (land) scavengers of subantarctic islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sheathbills (Chionidae) |
| Species | Chionis minor |
| Species Codes | blfshe1, BFSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Sheathbill belong to?
The Black-faced Sheathbill (Chionis minor) belongs to the Sheathbills family (Chionidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Sheathbill?
The black-faced sheathbill, also called the lesser sheathbill or paddy bird, is one of only two species of sheathbills, aberrant shorebirds which are terrestrial (land) scavengers of subantarctic islands....
Where can I report a Black-faced Sheathbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Sheathbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfshe1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sheathbills 2 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
2
Species in Family
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