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Snowy Sheathbill

Chionis albus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
49,2 cm
Berat
682,5 g
Famili
Chionidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) is a stocky 34–41 cm all-white bird of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic; sole member of its family in the Southern Ocean region. White plumage; bare facial skin with fleshy caruncles; yellowish bill with horny sheath. Inhabits penguin and seal colonies, stealing food and scavenging carrion.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 49,2 cm 19.4 in
Berat 682,5 g 24.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Chionidae
Genus Chionis
Spesies Chionis albus

Distribution

Snowy Sheathbill has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Snowy Sheathbill endangered?
The Snowy Sheathbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snowy Sheathbill nest?
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Snowy Sheathbill?
The Snowy Sheathbill has a wingspan of 49.2 cm, weight of 682.5 g.
What order and family does the Snowy Sheathbill belong to?
The Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Chionidae.

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