snowy sheathbill (Chionis albus) Chionis alba
1: head of adult
2: head of juvenile
3: skeleton
4: sternum from below
5,6: intestines
7: Haematopus sp., sternum from below
8: Haematopus sp., sternum from the side
Date 1852
Source numérisation Atlas Zoologique du Voyage de la corvette La Bonite Bibliothèque patrimoniale de Gray
Author Jeffdelonge (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jeffdelonge)
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chionis_alba_-_Bonite-oiseaux-pl09.jpg
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 Antarctica.
