About the Snowy Sheathbill
The snowy sheathbill, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Sheathbills (Chionidae) |
| Species | Chionis albus |
| Species Codes | snoshe2, SNOW, SNSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snowy Sheathbill belong to?
The Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) belongs to the Sheathbills family (Chionidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Snowy Sheathbill?
The snowy sheathbill, 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....
Where can I report a Snowy Sheathbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Snowy Sheathbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snoshe2, or on iNaturalist.
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