Chionididae
Sheathbills
Chionis albus (Snowy Sheathbill)
Chionis minor (Black-faced Sheathbill)
Other Names for Chionis
Chionis albus
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© 2007 Nick Russill
Anvers Island, Antarctica
The sheathbill lives in the Antarctic Peninsula area and scavenges for food by stealing from penguins and human refuse. They can grow to 40 cm (16 in) in length with a wingspan of 79 cm (31 in).
Glenn Grant
U.S. Antarctic Program Photo Library
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